Head of Strategic Property

About Hobsons Bay
Hobsons Bay City Council is a progressive and diverse municipality in Melbourne’s inner west, located just 7km from the CBD and stretching along 20 kilometers of scenic foreshore. With a proud industrial heritage, vibrant residential communities, and significant environmental assets, Hobsons Bay is a city of opportunity and transformation. We are committed to delivering sustainable growth, strengthening community connections, and enhancing livability for our residents.

About the Role
We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Head of Strategic Property to provide clarity, structure, and direction for Hobsons Bay’s property portfolio. This newly created role is a 12-month fixed-term contract within the Corporate Integrity team and will play a critical part in shaping the future of one of Council’s highest risk areas, providing expert advice on complex property matters with significant financial, legislative, and political implications.
You will lead the development of Council’s long-term Strategic Property Program, covering leasing, acquisitions, divestments, redevelopment, and Crown land. A core part of the role is embedding frameworks that support evidence-based decisions aligned with transformation, financial sustainability, and community needs.

As a senior advisor, you will provide authoritative insights to the CEO, Councilors, and Executive Team, oversee major projects, manage consultants, and build strong partnerships with government and private stakeholders. This position blends policy and practice, requiring someone who can balance bold strategy with practical delivery.

Candidate Profile
We are looking for a highly skilled professional with extensive senior-level experience in property strategy, land use, and infrastructure planning within government, advisory, or commercial contexts.

To be successful, you will bring strong commercial, political, and legal acumen with deep knowledge of property law, governance frameworks, and local government obligations. You will have a proven ability to lead multi-year property strategies, influence senior executives, Councilors, and external stakeholders in politically sensitive environments, and align outcomes with organisational transformation goals. Strong skills in financial planning, business case development, and market analysis will be highly regarded. This role will suit a collaborative, strategic leader who can navigate complexity, balance competing interests, and drive positive long-term outcomes for Hobsons Bay.

Tertiary qualifications in property, planning, law, business, or public policy are highly desirable.

Application Process
For a confidential discussion, please contact Cheri Randell at Public Sector People on 0466 699 297 or via email at cheri@publicsectorpeople.com.au.

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter addressing your experience and interest in the role.

Applications close on Sunday 5th October 2025.

Hobsons Bay City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.