Property Projects Officer

• 2-year fixed-term contract
• Hybrid working that YOU design to ensure you're there for the moments that matter most
• 35-hour week, optional 9-day fortnight

Are you passionate about property projects and navigating legislative landscapes? The City of Newcastle (CN) are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Property Projects Officer to join our dynamic team.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing various projects, including improvement or adaptive reuse of existing assets, procuring specialist consultant advice, and running expressions of interest and tenders for new leases. 

Are you ready for a fast-paced, challenging role in property? This is not just any property position; it's an opportunity to thrive in a high-energy environment where no two days are the same. You will also assist with real property dealings, overseeing acquisitions and disposals of land and buildings, and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, including the Roads Act and the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act. If you excel under pressure and are passionate about tackling complex property dealings, we want to hear from you!

Find out more about your new career by viewing the position description here.

Why join CN?

• 35-hour working week with flexible/hybrid work arrangements/model as well as an optional 9-day fortnight
• 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave plus 2 additional paid public holidays
• 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment 
• Paid parental leave for primary carers
• Industry leading employment conditions
• Corporate Fitness program from as little as $6.45 per week
• Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers
• Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities
• Leading the CN Way leadership program
• Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including an Onsite Physiotherapist, Yoga and Mental Health Ambassador Groups

Life at CN

At CN, we value our employees, and their wellbeing takes priority. We encourage employees to make time for what's important and provide the benefits to enable a work life balance.

We are focused on making a real difference in our community and achieving our vision of creating a smart, liveable, and sustainable global city.  We are proud to deliver services valued by our community. 

We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.

People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 1 September 2024.

Remuneration: $104,536.76 + 11.5% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week.

Contact: Bronwyn Lawyer - Property Strategy & Delivery Lead - 02 49741337.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruit@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

CN do not accept unsolicited resumes and we respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.