About the role
In this role, you will manage Council facility leases from negotiation to compliance, oversee day-to-day property matters such as renewals and reviews, and provide clear advice to stakeholders. You will also maintain accurate records, conduct inspections, and build strong relationships to ensure a customer-focused and efficient leasing service.

Work type: Permanent full time
Classification: Band 6 Commencing at $95,760 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the implementation of tenure arrangements of Council facilities through negotiation and collaboration with tenants and/or licensees.
• Prepare appropriate tenure documents ensuring compliance with Council policy and legislative requirements.
• Provide advice to Service Managers on tenancy compliance with tenure documents and Council policy.
• Contribute to the strategic review of the property portfolio to enable responsible management of Council facilities.
• Follow up outstanding lease issues, documentation including assisting internal stakeholders with complex liaison issues and attendance of meetings as required.
• Contribute to the effective and customer focused team, operating with a strong customer and commercial focus.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience in a property and/or leasing environment, with the ability to identify inconsistencies and negotiate terms of tenure agreements. A Certificate or Diploma in property or administration will be highly regarded, along with strong skills in compliance, documentation, and stakeholder collaboration.

Essential Experience:

• Excellent time management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work with a broad range of external stakeholders, including landlords, tenants, community groups and legal representatives.
• An ability to prepare and manage appropriate tenure documents.
• Knowledge and working experience in the application of Crown Land legislation, Retail Leases legislation and statutory compliance is desirable.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now!

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Diversity and Inclusion
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

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Applications close: 11:55pm Monday 15 September 2025

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Enquiries: Leeanne Higgins | Coordinator Property & Leasing | [email protected]

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