City of Canada Bay Council

Senior Property Officer

Location: Drummoyne

• Permanent Full Time - 35 hours per week
• Participation in Council’s 9-day fortnight scheme
• Support the effective management of Council’s property portfolio

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.

Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Property Officer to join our Property Services team and play an important role in the professional management and utilisation of Council’s diverse property portfolio.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects and initiatives that make the best use of Council-owned and managed land and buildings, while helping to maximise property occupancy, rental income and community benefit.

About the role

You will be responsible for managing leasing and licensing activities, monitoring existing agreements, investigating opportunities to improve property utilisation and providing professional property advice to Council and management.

The role will see you working with a broad range of stakeholders, including Council staff, residents, solicitors, real estate agents, valuers, lessees, licensees and government agencies.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage Council’s leasing and licensing activities in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Support the leasing, marketing and optimisation of Council’s property portfolio to maximise occupancy and returns.
• Coordinate property projects from concept through to occupation.
• Monitor leases and licences, including performance, payments, reviews and renewals.
• Conduct property inspections, negotiations and investigations and respond to related enquiries and requests.
• Prepare correspondence, reports and recommendations for Council and management.
• Participate in tender panels, working groups and property-related projects.
• Manage statutory property matters, including road closures, easements and road dedications.
• Develop and improve property management processes and systems.
• Ensure property activities comply with relevant legislation and Council requirements.
• Undertake other property-related duties consistent with role, skills and experience.

About you

To be successful in this job you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in property, law or a related discipline, with significant experience.
• Experience in property management, leasing and maintaining accurate records.
• Knowledge of leasing requirements and legal procedures, with practical problem-solving skills.

What’s on offer

We are offering remuneration from $108,203 to $124,433 annual salary plus super.

The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:

• Rostered Days Off (participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme)
• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
• Significant leave benefits (sick/personal leave, access to Long Service leave after 5 years
• Continuous training, support, and leadership development
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Skin Cancer Checks)

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Martin Harris, Coordinator Property Operations on 02 9121 0097 or email at [email protected]

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online by completing the form. Applications close at 11:30pm, Wednesday 07 October 2026 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact Grace Aberin on 02 9121 0238 or email  [email protected]  to discuss.

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace.

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups.

 Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks.