Commercial and Property Officer

Reference Number: 10738

Closing Date: 11:00pm, Tuesday 29th July 2025

• Permanent Full-Time Position
• Classified as a Band 6
• $97,648.13 per annum + 12% superannuation
• Monthly RDO's

Moonee Valley City Council is seeking an individual who will contribute to high quality decision making regarding Council owned and/or managed properties by undertaking designated operational and statutory duties with emphasis on management of leases/licenses, sales and acquisitions; and all administrative matters relating to Council's property portfolio, including contribute to ensure that Council properties are fit for purpose and utilisation and value for money is optimised.

Some key elements of this role

• Continually assess and provide options to optimise the use and return on Council's property portfolio consistent with Council objectives.
• Liaise as key contact for all internal service representatives that manage Council's relationships with external organisations that occupy Council property under leases, licences or other occupancy agreements.
• Implement and administer leases, licences and other agreements in conjunction with the Senior Commercial Property Officer to ensure Council's interests are fully protected.
• Draft reports and recommendations to the Executive Team (ET) and Council. Ensure where appropriate, leasing arrangements comply with Council's obligations under the Retail Leases Act 2003 and considered in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020.
• Ensure timely delivery by tenants and occupants of information (i.e., financial reporting & audited accounts, insurance certificates, liquor licence permits, and membership numbers) required to be submitted under leases/licenses.
• Assist with property sales and acquisitions in accordance with legislative requirements and aligned to Council strategic community services objectives.
• Oversee the administration of road discontinuance applications in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020 and Council's community engagement policy.
• Oversee administration of subdivisions and the implementation of easements in consultation with other internal groups.
• Investigate, report and resolve property related issues including any illegal occupation and obstructions over Council property.
• Maintenance and management of Title Register for Council owned Property.

Qualifications and Experience

• The skills and knowledge needed for entry to this Band are beyond those normally acquired through tertiary education alone.
• Typically, they would be gained through completion of a degree or diploma course with some relevant experience. They might also be acquired through lesser formal qualifications and substantial relevant experience, or through substantial relevant experience in the field of specialist expertise.
• Tertiary qualification in property management or a related discipline or relevant work experience in a property management environment.
• Local government knowledge and experience is desirable.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence desirable.

Next Steps

Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the Position Description and or contact Kelly Newport, Senior Coordinator Property Management on (03) 9243 1645 to seek further insights to the role.