10795 Commercial Property Support Officer
Job No:
CHR10210
Location:
Emerald
Work Type: Full Time, Maximum Term until May 2026
Location: Emerald
Department: People, Safety & Legal
Award: Stream A, Level 2-3: $76,338.69 - $88,372.60 per annum + superannuation
Are you an experienced administrator looking for an exciting new opportunity?
Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking a Commercial Property Support Officer to join the Legal & Property team on a Full Time (Maximum Term until May 2026) basis. Flexible working hours may be considered.
In this role, you will assist with the leasing and licensing of Council owned commercial land, including commercial lease management, compilation and maintenance of Councils’ lease register (freehold and trusteeship) lease and licence program planning and providing technical advice and reporting on land transactions.
To be successful, you will be an approachable team player who has a proactive approach to completing tasks and being able to build effective and positive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders within our community. If you are interested in becoming a valued member of the Legal & Property team, then we would like to hear from you!
You will provide high level of support to the Legal & Property team by:
- Assist with negotiations and transactions (e.g., disposals and acquisitions) of land for commercial, community or economic purposes.
- Assist with developing commercial lease agreements, management agreements and land management plans.
- Ensure projects are managed and delivered in accordance action plans, project plans, budget and timeframes.
- Administer customer requests and assist the department with systems and process improvements.
- Supporting the coordination of property maintenance.
- Assisting with the review and processing housing applications.
- Drafting various documents including lease agreements and notices
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- A current driver's licence.
- Experience with commercial property matters.
- Experience handling customer requests as they relate to commercial property.
- Demonstrated passion for commercial property.
- Experience in, and demonstrated passion for, property in a local government environment.
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits. We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
Benefits Include:
- A generous superannuation scheme
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Fortnightly RDO’s
- Annual uniform allocation
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
- Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position
Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to Work in Australia
- Medical Assessment
- References
For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: Friday 11th July 2025 at 5pm.