About Us
Kangaroo Island Council is committed to creating a sustainable and vibrant community by fostering responsible governance, innovation, and community engagement. Located amidst the unique natural beauty and cultural heritage of Kangaroo Island, we strive to enhance residents' quality of life through transparent decision-making and strategic development. Our team values RESPECT and INTEGRITY, and every employee is a crucial part of achieving our shared vision for Kangaroo Island.

About the opportunity

We’re searching for an individual with passion for property management and making a difference. This role can provides expertise across Council on a variety of administrative and statutory duties relating to Council’s landowner functions and responsibilities and assisting in administering third party agreements associated with the management of Council’s physical assets.

This diverse role ensures Kangaroo Island Council works collaboratively with lessees and community partners, provides high quality community places, generates financial return for Council, builds and supports social inclusion and participation, and strengthens the local economy.

The key responsibilities will include:

Leading and negotiate strategic property matters, including the acquisition and disposal of land and property assets, to deliver community benefits and stimulate the local economy.

Managing a portfolio of commercial properties and community lease arrangements.

Developing and maintaining a policy framework for community land, property leasing, and other related matters, ensuring compliance with policy, legislation, and industry best practices.

Negotiate, prepare, and manage leases, licences, permits, authorisations, and other contractual arrangements.

Ensure agreement holders and Council meet their obligations under occupancy agreements, including financial recoveries, capital works, and building maintenance.

Lead effective relationship management with agreement holders.

Manage the budget and financial reporting for Council’s property functions.

Oversee processes such as road opening/closing, community land revocation, and related functions.

Provide timely and relevant expert advice on property and land management matters.

Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders on various initiatives

This position is a 12 month fixed-term contract, with flexibility on whether it's a part-time or full-time role.

Qualifications & Experience
We are seeking a candidate with:

A formal qualification in law, legal services, conveyancing or other Property-related fields (desirable)

Experience in the negotiating, preparing and managing a range of contractual property arrangements (essential)

Experience in developing agreements, policies, reports and other strategic documents (essential)

Further Information

To access the position description or for further information regarding the role please email [email protected] or call Stephanie Wurst, Manager People & Culture on (08) 8553 4500.

To apply please submit your application via SEEK addressing the selection criteria on how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the position contained in the Position Description (Employment | Kangaroo Island Council) and an up to date resume, by 12.00pm, Monday, 21st April 2025.

If you are ready to take on a rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Kangaroo Island Council!

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes:

Reference & Qualification Checks

Work Rights Verification

Functional/Medical Assessment

National Police Clearance

Employment at Kangaroo Island Council is subject to successful clearance of all these checks / certifications.