Full Time (Permanent)

SA Municipal Officers Award, Level 4 ($90,438 to $96,991)

Adelaide Plains Council is the fastest growing Council area in South Australia with Two Wells at the epicentre of that growth. Located just 30 minutes north of Adelaide, Council is undergoing rapid transformation in the form or residential, commercial, retail, industry and horticulture investment with further expansion of these sectors firmly on the radar of the State Government's Draft Greater Adelaide Regional Plan.

Reporting to the Manager Governance, this important role will oversee Council's Property portfolio to ensure the property function of Council is maintained in a highly-effective and legislatively compliant manner.

Key responsibilities will include:

Oversee Council’s property portfolio, including the negotiation of acquisitions, disposals, leases, licences and other interests related to property;

Undertake land dealings, including the legislative and governance requirements, relating to the revocation/exclusion of community land, easements and permanent road closures;

Ensure Council complies with all legislative requirements relating to Crown Land under Council’s care, control and management;

Regular review of Council’s property portfolio, including community land, to determine opportunities for appropriate asset rationalisation and potential sale;

Provide support to Council’s Executive Management Team on property, policy, procedural and administrative matters and reporting to the Elected Body, and other stakeholders, as required.

The successful candidate will be a highly attentive and proactive professional and possess highly developed verbal and written communication skills with an ability to build positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Proven knowledge and experience in property management processes and principles preferably in a local government setting, highly developed negotiation and report writing skills, demonstrated ability to interpret legislation to ensure compliance and provide advice to various stakeholders of Council.

A current/valid Australian driver's licence (class C) is required to work across various sites (rotating between our offices based in Two Wells and Mallala) will be essential.

"Embrace the future, join our dynamic team"

How to Apply

How to apply
All applications should be sent to the attention of Kirsty Baldwin-Smith, People and Culture Manager, marked ‘Confidential’ and addressing the job and person specification. Please forward your application to [email protected] by midnight on Sunday, 31 August 2025.

Please note this period may be shortened (or lengthened) in order to identify a suitable applicant.

For more information and a copy of the job and person specification, please refer to www.apc.sa.gov.au, and to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Paige Graham, Acting Manager Governance on 08 8527 0200.

Working at Adelaide Plains Council
We provide great support and great service for our great community.

2028 vision

Adelaide Plains is a thriving proactive community with an enviable lifestyle, emerging economy, and remarkable landscapes.

Our core values

Honesty and Integrity - Building trust and loyalty with the community and within the Council.

Innovative and Open-minded - Being proactive in continually improving our services.

Leadership and Diplomacy - By acting strategically and effectively managing our relationships.

Professionalism - Through commitment, quality, and timeliness of work delivered.

Respect - For others, acting with humility and empathy.

Teamwork - Through unity, cooperation and support.

Benefits of joining our team
Adelaide Plains Council provides excellent working conditions, including flexible working arrangements and access to many employee support programs and health benefits, to support its employees.

Family Friendly

Flexible working arrangements/ hybrid

Growth Council, the opportunity for career progression

Professional development opportunities

Income protection

Superannuation

Rostered days off (RDO)

Paid Parental Leave

Study Leave

Annual Corporate Health Program

Employee Assistance Program

Rewards and recognition