About the Role:
As a Commercial Property Officer you will be responsible for managing Council's commercial property portfolio, including land tenure matters, leasing and licensing of Council-owned land, lease administration, property transactions and stakeholder engagement. You'll provide technical advice on complex property matters while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and supporting strategic property initiatives.
Benefits of the Role:
- Temporary Contract until October 2026
- Emerald, QLD
- $67.70 per hour + Super
- Full-Time Hours
- Immediate Start Available
- Manage commercial leasing, licensing and land tenure matters across Council's property portfolio.
- Develop lease agreements, management agreements and land management plans.
- Interpret and apply relevant property legislation while ensuring compliance.
- Coordinate property transactions, contract negotiations and leasing activities.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, government agencies, commercial organisations and community groups.
- Contribute to strategic property planning and commercial development initiatives.
- Experience in commercial property, land administration or property management.
- Ability to develop or manage lease agreements, licences and land management plans.
- Strong understanding of property-related legislation, ideally including the Lands Act 1994, Local Government Act 2009, Native Title (Qld) Act 1993 and Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003.
- Experience coordinating contracts and negotiating commercial leases or licences.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and organisational skills.
- Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence.
- Previous Local Government experience will be highly regarded.
