Division: Engineering & Operations
Team: Engineering
Employment Status: Permanent / Full Time
Employment Arrangement: 35 hours per week with access to Council’s flexible working arrangements
Salary Range: Grade 22 $110,368.82 to $124,538.81 per annum, dependent upon qualifications and experience + 10.5% Super

About Strathfield Council

Strathfield Council is centrally located in Sydney’s inner-west, halfway between the Parramatta and Sydney CBD with accessible public transport options and parking available.

As a medium-sized council, we focus on a myriad of Local Government responsibilities which services over 40,000 residents in the Strathfield LGA.

Council is committed to supporting the future growth of the LGA whilst protecting the local heritage character, ensuring development is of high quality and sympathetic to local surrounds.

Our core values of Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability and Safety are at the heart of our organisation and Council emphasises the importance of achieving work-life harmony and developing staff.

About the Opportunity

Strathfield Council is seeking a Strategic Property Officer to Provide timely, effective and appropriate advice on strategic property management including acquisition and disposal strategies, affordable housing stock and its use, leasing and licensing strategies, policies and plans. To manage Council’s property assets, including leases and licences, to ensure the community’s assets are being effectively managed and protected for the long-term interests of the Council and community.

To fulfil the role, the position entails the following duties:

• Prepare and manage a Land and Property Strategy, including an acquisition & disposal program for building and property assets that delivers on the objectives of the Community Strategic Plan Strathfield 2035, Delivery Program and Operational Plans.
• Identify opportunities within the property portfolio to generate savings and increase revenue, which aligns with Council’s long term financial pla
• Identify the true cost of land and property asset services to Council and ratepayers and create a fair and transparent approach for use of the properties
• Develop long term renewal programs for property and building assets based on condition assessment data
• Develop a leasing and licensing policy framework over property assets for adoption by Council.
• Develop and have executed leases and licenses that conform to adopted policy settings
• Optimise lease and license income and ensure timely collection of revenue.
• Manage property related costs to optimise net returns to Council while ensuring assets are fit for purpose, safe and reliable.
• Liaise with Council’s internal Building Maintenance team to ensure appropriate maintenance is undertaken to ensure safety and usability of the property portfolio.
• Manage footpath dining and footpath display approvals in accordance with adopted policy and optimise income for Council within adopted Fees and Charges.
• Manage Council’s bus shelter advertising contracts to optimise income for Council, provide safe, clean and user friendly shelters for commuters and deliver on Councils’ Disability Access & Inclusion Plan objectives.
• Manage contracts for the purchase of electrical power on behalf of Council consistent with Council’s climate change objectives.
• Maintain Councils’ LED Street Lighting program in consultation with SSROC, stakeholders within Council and the community and consistent with Council’s climate change policy settings.
• Provide advice on strategic property management to the Executive and Council.
• Lead, develop and implement strategies and plans to increase Council’s revenue and take advantage of revenue generating opportunities for Council.
• Influence relationships with relevant stakeholders and organisations to achieve strategic outcomes along with legislative and regulatory change.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and/or have proven experience in similar role within Local Government
• Current NSW ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic property plans informed by Councils’ Community Strategic Plan Strathfield 2035, Delivery Program and Operational Plans as well as community engagement, user needs and market trends.
• Oversee property condition assessment, data analysis and modelling as an input to strategic plans.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in strategic property management.
• Demonstrated capacity to oversee building condition assessment and renewal as well as maintenance planning.
• Proven ability to advise and influence the actions of a diverse group of professionals across Council.
• Proven leadership skills and experience in influencing, motivating and developing staff who are not direct reports.
• Demonstrated high-level application of analytical, creative thinking and problem solving skills.  Exceptional influencing, negotiation, consultation and communication skills.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated commitment to provide high quality service and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels.
• Knowledge of applicable statutes, Council codes and Australian Standards and be capable of assessing plans and specifications submitted to Council.
• Demonstrated understanding of legislation relevant to property management in local government.
• Ability to prepare informative technical reports for the Director on strategic property issues.
• Provide advice on strategic property management to the Executive and Council.
• Lead, develop and implement strategies and plans to increase Council’s revenue and take advantage of revenue generating opportunities for Council.
• Influence relationships with relevant stakeholders and organisations to achieve strategic outcomes along with legislative and regulatory change.

Staff Benefits

To see a list of available staff benefits, please click here.

Position Description

To review this position description for this role, please click here.

To Apply

Applicants can apply through our online application process:

1. Please fill out your details below 

2. Attach relevant documentation – Resume, Cover Letter, Statement addressing the selection criteria and any relevant qualifications and / or licences

3. Review and answer our designated questions before submitting your application.

Applications will need to address the Selection Criteria as found in the Position Description.

In line with Council's Vaccination Policy, all employees must be fully vaccinated prior to commencement with Council.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Herman Lok on 02 9748 9999.

Applications Close at 10pm, Sunday 4 June 2023.