At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.

Darebin encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.

About Darebin City Council
Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

About the Role
The Team Leader Statutory Property Services reports to the Head of Property and will be responsible for managing the Property Officer to deliver Council’s operational and legislative duties relating to Council’s property portfolio – including right of way sales, road discontinuances and geographical place naming.

• Ensure organisational compliance relating to policy and legislation
• Manage internal and external stakeholders including lawyers, valuers and the broader community.
• Proactively identify and evaluate opportunities for road discontinuances and sale of minor assets and/or right of ways.
• Lead the procurement of valuation reports, legal services and other relevant consultancies and advice to facilitate sale of minor assets, right of ways and road discontinuances.
• Lead the preparation of relevant Council reports and legislative documentation
• Identify and manage any adverse possession claims over Council property or unused roads.
• Lead the development and implementation of the team’s process and policy reform initiatives
• Support the Head of Property and lead the team with processes relating to the disposal of Council properties.
• Maintain Council’s statutory property register and databases.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual budget reports/forecasts for all revenue and expenditure associated with statutory property matters.
• Manage Geographical Names requests and processes.

Skills & Experience
• Tertiary qualifications in property, property law or planning, and/or proven experience in a similar role within local and/or state government
• Knowledge and experience in statutory property services, right of ways, road discontinuances, land sales and acquisitions
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams to undertake property related transactions, land management, legal compliance and relevant legislative processes within the local and/or state government environment
• Demonstrated ability to procure professional services such as valuation and legal services.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate property contracts and agreements, resolve property disputes and legal issues.
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership and stakeholder management
• Highly developed customer relations skills and extensive experience with working with a diverse range of people (including community members) to deliver quality outcomes

Culture
As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

How to Apply
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application including a resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria.

We’re also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

Contact Yogeeta Raj Silva Head of Property, on Mobile 0419 157 760 or [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Applications close on 23rd April 2025 at 11.30pm.

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.

Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy.