* Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight)
* Tertiary qualification in Property, Contracts, Asset and Facilities Management or related discipline
* LGO 6 ($93,992 - $100,333 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About The Role
This role will ensure the efficient and effective execution of all lease and licence agreements for Council. This role will also provide expert technical advice across all aspects of facilities management and is actively engaged in delivering a project management service to ensure Council's buildings and facilities operational maintenance works are managed and completed within operational target and budget. This will include:
* Maintain currency and accuracy of Council's leasing module for council owned and controlled leased buildings and facilities, and licences including interests and orders over the land.
* Review tenure applications and coordinate their assessment with all stakeholders and advise, negotiate and coordinate prospective tenures.
* Prepare, maintain and monitor lease and licence agreements, for both Freehold and Reserve land under the Land Act 1994, to ensure compliance by both parties, assess and arrange renewal of agreements and effectively manage arrears in rent.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
* Tertiary qualification in Property, Contracts, Asset and Facilities Management or related discipline, and/or demonstrated experience in Local Government or a public sector environment.
* Strong understanding of the Local Government Act 2009, Local Government Regulation 2012 and Land Act 1994 including the ability to read, interpret and apply legislation effectively.
* Demonstrated knowledge of building compliance and leasing legalities associated with the relevant Queensland legislation.
* Strong understanding and ability to interpret leases, licenses and property documentation.
* Demonstrated property management skills including ability to undertake preliminary investigations, interpret drawings and plans, undertake financial management and reconciliation and analyse rates and charges.
* Demonstrated experience in the management and coordination of a range of minor and medium scale works on leased buildings.
* An understanding of Local Government property matters including property management, leasing, governance, legislation (in particular crown land and retail leases legislation), systems and procedures would be highly regarded.
* Current "C" class drivers' licence.
* Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for Declarations Qualification or the ability to obtain ( desirable ).
How To Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Wednesday 18 June 2025
What We Offer
* 17.5% annual leave loading
* Up to 5 weeks annual leave
* Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
* 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
* Domestic and Family Violence Leave
* Natural Disaster Leave
* Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
* Salary Sacrifice opportunities
* Learning and Development opportunities
* Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
* Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
* Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.
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Attachments
* N04599, N04600_Property Leasing Officer_Approved_10042025_PD.pdf
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