Wollongong City Council

Property Management Officer

Property Management Officer

At Wollongong City Council, we continuously strive to create an Extraordinary Wollongong for our community. We focus on the delivery of exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community. Our aim is to work toward the community's goals in the Our Wollongong Our Future Community Strategic Plan 2035.

Wollongong is a great place to work, live and play! Together, our responsibility is to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. Our strength is the diversity of our people.

We lead with courage, openness and curiosity and believe our employees are the key to our success. Learn more about us here.

The opportunity

We're excited to offer a permanent opportunity within our Property Management Team for a motivated property professional who is focused on delivering great outcomes for the community. In this role, you'll help manage Council's diverse and high-profile property portfolio, including commercial, retail and residential assets.

If you enjoy building positive relationships, have a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a busy and collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Property Management Officer, you'll play an important role in the administration, negotiation and compliance of Council's leases and licences. You'll manage key lease milestones, work closely with tenants, coordinate make-good requirements, and provide timely advice that supports informed decision-making.

This is a rewarding opportunity to combine independent work with meaningful collaboration. You'll work closely with colleagues, tenants, surveyors, valuers and legal providers, building strong relationships and helping deliver positive outcomes for the City. Your work will contribute to the effective management of Council's property portfolio and support the continued growth and success of our community.

These roles are Permanent Full Time, Salary from $89,353 up to $107,513 per annum plus superannuation (Salary package will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications)

What you will be doing

• End-to-end lease and licence administration, including preparation of Heads of Agreement, proposals and rent management.
• Commercial/retail lease negotiation, mediation and resolution to achieve fair, compliant, and sustainable outcomes.
• Portfolio management: stakeholder management, tenant liaison, debt management, and coordination of tenant make-good requirements.
• Preparation of high-quality letters, briefing notes, recommendation memos and Council reports.
• Commission and review valuation reports and provide advice on commercial lease terms and market conditions.
• Work with external professionals (surveyors, valuers, legal and leasing) ensuring best-practice is followed.
• Monitor and manage key critical dates and compliance obligations across the portfolio.
• Analyse financial reports and budgets, identifying implications, risks and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records in property management systems and Council information systems (Windows applications and real estate platforms).

About you

You're a proactive and organised property professional who enjoys building strong relationships and delivering positive outcomes. You can manage competing priorities, communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders, and bring a practical, solutions-focused approach to your work.

With a related tertiary qualification and/or significant property experience, you have a strong background in property management, lease administration and property transactions across commercial, retail and residential portfolios. You bring experience in lease negotiation, stakeholder engagement and portfolio management, supported by sound knowledge of valuation, leasing and legal practices.

You bring a commitment to Council's values of Respect, Integrity, OneTeam, Sustainability and Courage.

You are a strong communicator with good financial and commercial acumen, excellent IT skills, and experience using Microsoft applications, property management systems and commercial real estate platforms. You hold a current Class C Driver's Licence.

Why you'll love working at Wollongong City Council!

• True work-life balance
  We know you work hard, and we make sure that effort is rewarded with real flexibility. Our hybrid work options, flex-time, and rostered days off mean you can maintain balance while delivering great outcomes.
• Great working conditions
  Enjoy a 35-hour work week or a 9-day fortnight with a regular rostered day off (RDO).
• Career growth and recognition

We are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. Our initiatives include a reward and recognition program, corporate learning opportunities, study assistance, and leadership development programs to help you grow and succeed.

• Generous leave provisions
  Benefit from five weeks of annual leave per year (pro rata) and access long service leave after just five years.
• Health, safety, and wellbeing
  We prioritise a safe workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere. Our wellbeing programs support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our people to be at their best and include an Employee Assistance Program, skin and hearing checks and discounted gym memberships.
• A vibrant social culture
  Join our Social Club for monthly activities, an annual trivia night, and fantastic Christmas events!

Participate and engage in meaningful work, and contribute to our extraordinary community, where together we make a difference.

For more information, click on 'Apply' to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's job vacancy page.

Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 8 November 2026.

We invite everyone to apply no matter your identity, you'll be welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), people with disability and veterans.

Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.