Northern Beaches Council

Team Leader, Property

Division: Transport & Assets

Business Unit: Property, Buildings & Beach Services

Title: Team Leader, Property, Permanent - Full-time Role, 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $117656.77 to $136737.2 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community. 

Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting your personal wellbeing, sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.
 
The Property, Buildings, and Beach Services Business Unit is responsible for the management of Northern Beaches Council’s extensive property portfolio, as well as the delivery of lifeguarding and beach safety services along our stunning coastline. This unit encompasses a wide range of services including Building Assets, Facilities Management, Property Management & Commercial, and Beach Services. Our aim is to ensure the effective and sustainable use of Council’s assets, providing high-quality facilities and safe, enjoyable beach experiences for our community. 
 

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.  In this role you’ll enjoy -
• Professional development and training opportunities. 
• Genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements. 
• Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits. 
• Values-based culture and a teams-oriented working environment. 

Our opportunity:
As Team Leader - Property, your key responsibilities will include: 
• Manage the daily operations of the team, providing leadership, motivation, training and guidance to staff to maximise team productivity and ensure a responsive and trusted service delivery.
• Lead and oversee negotiations for new leases, renewals and rent reviews, to secure favourable terms that maximise financial returns and minimise risks to Council.
• Oversee property management, lease administration and manage critical dates to ensure timely outcomes and optimisation of the performance of Council property assets.

About you:
We’re looking for a dynamic property professional to motivate, develop, lead and provide guidance to one of two property teams of up to 5 team members. 
Property teams specialise in leasing / licensing of land and buildings, management of commercial operations and the development of commercial opportunities for Council. 
This is a senior role with a high level of autonomy that can have a substantial impact on Council budgets, operations and the community.
 

Additional Information:

• Position Description
• Applications close on: 12 June 2025
• Expected Interview Date: Week commencing  23 June 2025
• Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: Stephen Venter, Manager – Property, Commercial and Tourist Assets on (02) 8495 5756.

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.