The opportunity

This position will coordinate and lead the project management of all stages of a commercial property lease over-haul for Ability Options in collaboration with the Property and Assets team. You will be a part of the team that focuses on continuous improvement and provides exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders.

Employment: Temporary full-time role (3 months)

Location: Bella Vista, NSW

Salary: $116k per annum + super + salary packaging + monthly RDOs

Key responsibilities

You will manage multiple commercial leasing projects including:

• Contract extension, property search and analysis, contract negotiations, relevant fit out, de-fit, relocation, occupancy plan and site onboarding.
• Preparing a brief business case for approval outlining costs, caseloads, benefits, fit out for new sites.
• Reducing overheads via procurement of alternative, more cost-effective office premises whilst maintaining quality service provision.
• Identifying any sub leasing opportunities in existing premises to increase occupancy and reduce overheads.

This role has no direct reports but works in matrix structure, collaborating with Building and Facilities Officers. The Procurement & Property Leasing Officer will supervise these officers from time to time to achieve project outcomes.

The role will report to the General Manager – Property, Assets & Administration.

About you

We are looking for someone with strong project management skills including:

• Successful in delivering large scale changes in leased property
• Excellent administration and time management skills
• Property procurement experience
• Demonstrate understanding of commercial property market and a commitment to deliver reliable, efficient, and seamless services to the business
• Ability to negotiate leasing contracts including make good obligations
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with a range of both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to undergo a satisfactory police check
• Driver Licence

The position is primarily based in Bella Vista, however, you will be required to travel within the region from time-to-time to meet the project operational needs. There will be an opportunity to work from home on a 50:50 basis.

About Ability Options

Ability Options is a leading not-for-profit organisation which provides employment and disability services to people who need assistance to achieve their aspirations and inclusion the community. People are our greatest asset, as our services create experiences and opportunities for our customers. We keep the people we support at the centre of our hard work by providing Disability and Employment services across NSW.

Culture and Benefits

We are a value driven organisation where the people we support are at the centre of everything we do. We have built an inclusive and progressive culture at Ability Options encouraging everyone to continue to learn and develop their career whether that is through coaching and mentoring or leadership training.

In return for skills and experience, our people receive a competitive remuneration package, access to Fitness passport, employee discounts, a rewards and recognition program and the ability to significantly increase your take home pay with not-for profit salary packaging.

If you are passionate and have the desire to unlock possibilities for those we support, then we would love to hear from you!

For a confidential discussion regarding the role, contact Kerry Glen via email [email protected]

Ability Options prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages and gender as well as people who identify as First Nation People, and people with a disability.

Ability Options is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. All successful applicants are subject to probity and pre-employment checks.