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Property & Strategic Projects Officer

at Banyule City Council

Full Time

Join our Strategic Property and Projects team and play a pivotal role in managing Council’s most impactful and complex property ventures. If you’re a strategic thinker, a proactive problem-solver, and knowledgeable about property development and management, this is your opportunity to be at the forefront of transformative projects.

Why you'll love the role:

This position coordinates key stakeholders (internal and external) and project documentation to drive the redevelopment of identified strategic sites. You’ll support and manage strategic projects from initial conception and feasibility, through to design development, planning, and handover to the relevant delivery team. Further, the role will jointly support property management functions and activities.

What you’ll do:

This exciting, dynamic role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of Banyule’s landscape through strategic property investments and divestments. You’ll work on exciting and interesting projects, with a breadth of work types. You will lead strategic property projects and:

Manage consultants, contractors and developers to deliver sustainable, future-focused property developments.
Collaborate and coordinate with key internal stakeholders on projects
Manage procurement processes for land sales, providing due diligence advice
Prepare Council and Executive Management Team reports.
Undertake project feasibility assessments
Coordinate public notification with the Communications team including drafting communication material (website pages, letters etc)

What you'll bring – skills and experience:

You might have experience working in private, public, Local Government, or for purpose sectors in property management/development.

Tertiary and/or post graduate qualifications in a related discipline including property development, project management, engineering, planning, or architecture, or appropriate and relevant industry experience in property management in the management and delivery of projects
Demonstrated experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams and managing consultants, delivering effective results.
Demonstrated stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence a broad range of stakeholders
Demonstrated procurement and contract management experience
Sound analytical and conceptual skills and evidence of the ability to manage a variety of complex tasks concurrently under tight time constraints
Demonstrated written communication skills, including an ability to write concise reports and scoping documents

Pre-employment requirements

Current Victorian Driver’s Licence,

On offer:

Salary range $94,475.99 to $102,712.38 per annum plus super
A permanent, full-time role.
Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements with a monthly RDO
18 weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer/2 weeks of paid parental leave
Study assistance
Award-winning learning and development opportunities
Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport
Ongoing learning and development opportunities

How to apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter setting out your skills and experience addressing the key selection criteria requirements of the position description

For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description, or to discuss your interest contact Daniel Fantin on (03) 8673 4393 for a confidential conversation.

Applications close: 1 April 2025 at 11:45 PM

Why Choose Banyule

Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our community. You'll have the opportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email employment@banyule.vic.gov.au

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the wellbeing of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation and is committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.