- Permanent opportunity
- Hybrid working and flexible work arrangements available
- Don’t just work for the city, co-create it!
At the City of Newcastle (CN), our Property Services team is a dynamic and integrated service element comprising four specialist teams that span the entire property lifecycle, from strategy and project delivery, transactions, property portfolio management through to development. We are committed to delivering community-centred outcomes and optimising the value of Council-owned assets.
A rare prospect has become available for an experienced and results-driven Property and Strategy Delivery Lead to join our team. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will oversee a talented team responsible for initiating and managing capital works projects that enhance or reposition Council-owned land and buildings. Your work will directly contribute to CN’s strategic objectives and deliver tangible benefits to our community
As a member of our team, you won't just work for the city; you’ll co-create it. Here, your ideas and efforts directly shape the places where you and your community live, work, and play. You will lead the strategy and delivery of capital works projects across CN’s property portfolio, ensuring that asset value is optimised and aligned with community needs and Council priorities. You will provide expert advice and project leadership to internal stakeholders across diverse property initiatives and collaborate with the Property Transactions team to manage property dealings under the Land Acquisition Act. Your leadership will drive innovation and best practice in property strategy, planning and execution, while ensuring compliance, governance, and risk management across all property-related activities.
You will bring proven experience in property strategy, capital works delivery and stakeholder engagement, along with strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and guide multidisciplinary teams. A deep understanding of property lifecycle management and public sector frameworks is essential, as is demonstrated knowledge of the Land Acquisition Act. You will also possess exceptional communication, negotiation, and analytical skills, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications in property, planning, project management, or related fields.
And we’ll be there for you in important times in your life. We embrace versatile work arrangements to find a balance that allows us to enjoy the city we shape. If you’re ready to lead transformative property initiatives and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more about your new career by viewing the position description here.
Life at City of Newcastle (CN)
You’ll get to experience your work up close alongside the brilliant minds of your colleagues who care for one another and the region.
You’ll chip away at ambitious plans with a talented, passionate crew alongside you, shaping the very fabric of our community. Showing up for neighbours not shareholders.
Every single day offers the chance to think big and act local. Planning and prioritising to achieve the most important outcomes with the community.
You’ll add value in the moments that matter. From librarians to lifeguards, in a range of iconic places, we achieve a better Newcastle together.
Whether we’re planning to host major events, providing essential services or supporting creative artists, it’s what we do when the cameras aren't rolling that matters most.
Our focus on inclusion and respecting culture, will help you feel a deeper connection with others. You'll connect with internal communities that will help you to feel a sense of belonging and reflect the diversity of the growing region.
You’ll do meaningful work and do it sustainably as you take ideas from plan to play, in your own backyard.
With hundreds of different roles, each person adds their uniqueness to our culture and plays their part as we head towards our 2040 vision.
With natural assets and a focus on the environment, co-create a sustainable region with us.
Why join CN?
At CN, we value our employees, and their wellbeing takes priority. We encourage employees to make time for what's important and provide the benefits to enable a work life balance that allow us to enjoy the city we shape. To read more, visit here!
- 35-hour working week with flexible/hybrid work arrangements/model as well as an optional 9-day fortnight
- 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave, plus 2 additional paid public holidays
- 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment
- Paid parental leave for primary carers
- Industry leading employment conditions
- Corporate Fitness program from as little as $12.90 per fortnight
- Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers
- Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities
- Leading the CN Way leadership program
- Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives
- Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including an Onsite Physiotherapist and Psychology, Yoga and Mental Health Ambassador Groups
We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.
People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.
Don’t just work for the city, co-create it. Join and expand your career at the City of Newcastle.
Application Closing Date: Monday 6 October 2025
Remuneration: $132,740.42 + 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment + 12% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week
Contact: Bronwyn Lawler- Property Services Manager- 02 49741***
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact *******@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.
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CN do not accept unsolicited resumes, and we respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.
📌 Property Strategy & Delivery Lead
🏢 Important Group
📍 Newcastle