NEW TEMP OPPORTUNITY | Industrial / Commercial Property & Leasing Officer
Port Adelaide Location. Begin Immediately – 8 to 12 Week Assignment
About the Role
I am seeking an experienced Industrial/Commercial Leasing professional to step into a temporary role supporting a highly regulated property environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to utilise your leasing knowledge in a structured and collaborative team, with exposure to strategic infrastructure and land-use planning.
* Duration: 8–12 weeks
* Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (37.5 hrs/week, option for 4 days)
* Location: Port Adelaide
* Start: Immediate – interview required prior to commencement
Role Purpose
To manage, administer, and optimise the industrial and commercial property and leasing portfolio of Flinders Port Holdings. This includes leasing out port lands, industrial sites, and commercial facilities; ensuring terms and compliance; maintaining relationships with tenants; and ensuring that the portfolio delivers value, aligns with strategic infrastructure & land-use plans, and supports business goals.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage lease and licence agreements: drafting, renewing, negotiating terms, rent review, compliance with legal and policy obligations.
* Maintain accurate property and lease records: rent rolls, expiry dates, insurance, licences, compliance with relevant regulatory bodies and environmental / safety requirements.
* Tenant relations: act as the primary point of contact for industrial/commercial tenants, managing enquiries, maintenance requests, renewals, disputes.
* Property operations and maintenance oversight: ensuring properties are fit for purpose, coordinating with maintenance teams / facilities management, ensuring compliance.
* Financial management: monitor lease income, budgeting for property costs (maintenance, rates, taxes), cost control, reporting and forecasting.
* Portfolio optimisation: identify under-utilised assets, assess commercial opportunities, assist in land-use planning, feasibility, and development of new leasing opportunities in line with Flinders Port's master plan.
* Liaison and stakeholder management: internal teams (legal, finance, operations, planning), external stakeholders (tenants, local councils, utility providers, regulators).
* Ensure compliance: with environmental, safety, planning, heritage, and port regulatory requirements.
* Continuous improvement: propose process improvements, system enhancements, risk management, ensuring leasing systems/data are well-maintained and optimised.
Requirements / Skills & Experience
* Tertiary qualification (or equivalent) in property, real estate, business, law, or a related field.
* Prior experience in industrial/commercial property leasing or management; ideally in a large port, infrastructure, or transport/logistics environment.
* Knowledge of lease law, licences, property contracts, rent-review mechanisms.
* Experience with property systems, record keeping, databases, property-management software.
* Strong stakeholder, negotiation, communication (written & verbal) skills.
* Good financial literacy: budgeting, forecasting, managing revenue streams.
* Excellent organisational skills; ability to manage multiple leases, deadlines, tasks.
* Strong problem-solving, attention to detail; ability to work independently and within a team.
* Knowledge of regulatory frameworks relevant to ports, environmental laws, planning, safety, etc., is a plus.
Other Requirements:
* Valid driver's licence.
* Willingness to travel occasionally to regional ports or industrial sites.
* Maritime / port security clearances (or ability to obtain them) where required.
* Commitment to Flinders Port Holdings' values around safety, sustainability, and inclusion.
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to gain exposure in a respected organisation
* Flexible working arrangements (full-time or 4 days per week)
* Great hourly rates on offer
* Work closely with a supportive leader in a collaborative setting
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Only Australian permanent residents need apply.
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