Property Officer

A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
As part of our team you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to our community, working with a diverse range of passionate, supportive and engaging people within a collaborative environment. You will also be part of a workplace that offers competitive employee benefits and opportunities and encourages professional development including:

• Salary packaging (including novated motor vehicle leasing and remote area housing benefits) for all permanent staff
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Corporate wellbeing programs
• Employee vaccinations
• PPE supplied
• Training and development programs

THE POSITION 
The Property Officer will develop and maintain Council’s land management and asset systems.

Reporting to Manager Asset Services, you will:

• Develop, review and maintain land and building asset registers in accordance with relevant Australian and state government guidelines and standards.
• Assist the Manager Asset Services to develop policies and procedures through research ensuring Council complies with the relevant state and federal legislation pertaining to Council managed land.
• Maintain land, building, other structures and open spaces GIS data in consultation with the Asset Officer.
• Manage leases, licences, and occupancy arrangements for Council’s land and building assets and maintains a leasing and licensing property register that complies with Section 47 and Section 47a of the Local Government Act.
• Act as an intermediary between Lessees and Council’s Facility Maintenance Officer in coordinating repairs and maintenance.
• Draft reports for Council and committee meetings regarding property matters.
• Provide advice regarding crown land matters and acts as Council’s Native Title Manager, including the establishment and maintenance of a register of Council managed crown land and the development of crown land management plans in accordance with state government requirements.
• Provide advice on property dealings including road reserve agreements, land use requirements, intepreting legislation for property and land management, lease and licence arrangements and Council land acquisitions and disposals.
• Maintain Council’s addressing system and reviews and approves address requests.
• Maintain Council’s key register including completing regular key audits
• Act as Council’s relief Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO) as and when required.
• Support the Manager Asset Services in the general day-to-day management and operation of all Council asset management systems.
• Investigate and respond to land access and activity notices received under the Telecommunications Act 1997.
• Provide general administrative support as required.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Specifically, you will have:

Essential 

• Well-developed organisational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team to plan and coordinate activities and tasks involving multiple resources
• Demonstrated ability to understand and comprehend legislation pertaining to the role
• Effective oral and written communication skills as required to achieve outcomes
• Demonstrated high level of general computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Suite and data analysis
• Current Class C driver's licence (Car Licence)

Desirable 

• Certificate IV in property management or a relevant/related field
• Previous experience in local government operations
• Previous experience in the operation of GIS software.
• Demonstrated experience in property management or asset management
• Previous experience with preparation and interpretation of legal documents and contract administration

INTERESTED IN APPLYING

• Carefully download and read the Guide to Applying for Employment, together with the position description to familiarise yourself with the role and application process
• Please upload documents in PDF or word format
• Please note that as part of Glen Innes Severn Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment checks. This may include: reference checks; national criminal police check; functional/medical assessment; qualification verification; Working with Children Check and NDIS verification.
• Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes. Email communication notifications are used for but not limited to: application received, interview booking tools, confirmation of interview, request for references/more information, delay notifications, testing/assessments (aptitude/psychometric/industry specific) and application outcomes (unsuccessful before or after interview)
• Please regularly check your 'junk mail' or ensure our email address jobs@gisc.nsw.gov.au and Pulse email no_reply@lgss.com.au is set to 'trustworthy'

NEED MORE INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE

Council is an EEO employer. Women, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, and members of racial, ethnic, and ethno-religious minority groups are encouraged to apply.

Bernard Smith - General Manager
Promoting a safe and healthy workplace