Company description:

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. For more information about the Department of Education, please visit http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/

Job description:

Senior Lease and Licensing Officer

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing Full-Time

• Location Eveleigh with convenient access to major transport hubs

• Competitive salary ranging from $129,464.00 - $142,665.00 p.a. plus superannuation and leave loading

About the role

• Supports the work of the Asset Activations team within School Infrastructure
• Acts as an in-house lease and licence expert and advisor to the team
• The role will manage the drafting and on-going documentation management of a state-wide portfolio
• The portfolio is diverse and deals with existing assets owned by the department and used by third parties, as well as assets owned by third parties and leased or licensed by the department for use by schools.
• The role also oversees heads of agreements, project/works deeds and licences associated with new or upgraded infrastructure projects on department land in conjunction with third parties.
• On-going management of expiry and option dates of the portfolio
• Supporting the team in undertaking market rent reviews
• The role is part of a friendly and supportive team reporting to the Manager of Leases & Licences.

The Asset Activations team is primarily responsible for the management of these agreements with an objective to enhance public assets and ensure access to public schools by community groups. This role is key for the delivery of this objective.

For further information please click here to view the role description.

About you

• Experience in drafting and interpreting heads of agreements, leases, licences, project/works deeds, deeds of variation, dealings on title and other right to occupy and associated documents
• Experience in managing and coordinating contract negotiations, engaging external stakeholders, and ensuring agreements are completed within parameters
• Possess an understanding of planning principles and pathways for new or upgraded infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Tertiary qualification in either a property or legal related discipline and/or relevant and extensive knowledge and experience in servicing a large and complex property asset portfolio
• Experience in preparation of leases, licences and the ability to interpret legal contracts
• Flexibility to travel to state-wide locations
• Valid NSW Drivers Licence
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
• Fitness Passport unlocking access to 1500+ fitness facilities

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now'.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates who have not previously worked for the department will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number. This option would allow the WWCC to naturally expire without further communication needed with the employee. The employer obligations under the WWCC would apply for duration of the WWCC's validity (up to 5 years)

Closing date 10 August 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Ethan Flowers at [email protected] and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Caroline Slongo [email protected]

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.