Interim Property Officer

• Immediate Start
• Varied and Interesting Role |3 Months with possible Extension
• Up to $54 per hour + Super

The Opportunity

Few Councils in Australia have achieved the spectacular brand recognition and global marketing presence that the Douglas Shire enjoys. As the only place in the world with two adjoining World Heritage listed areas: The Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics the Shire covers an area of 2,445 square kms from north of Ellis Beach in the south to the Bloomfield River in the north. The economy of the Shire depends mainly on tourism, with 1.2 million visitors annually exploring the many natural wonders, and agriculture of sugar cane farming and processing.

The Council plays an important role in capitalising on economic opportunities across the Shire. Following the recent and unprecedented rain event in FNQ Council require your support to lead a vision which is strongly focussed on community engagement and building a healthy, connected, inclusive and prosperous community again. 

The Position

Council’s Property team have an exciting opportunity for a Property Officer to join on an Interim basis. If you have a local government property background with experience in leasing with a strong research and administration focus, a sound understanding of legal, legislative, and statutory requirements this exciting opportunity might be for you.

More specifically you will:

• Assist with the business operations in property management including rental management, leasing, valuations, acquisition, disposal, and maintenance of Council’s land and building portfolio.
• Oversee draft tenure documentation for various purposes including commercial, residential, and community, both for, and on behalf of, Council.
• Assist with effective coordination of property matters such as permanent road openings and closures, State tenure conversions or renewals.

About You

No two days will be the same, you will work with across diverse group of internal and external stakeholders to support, develop, and streamline property processes.  You will also contribute to the team’s evolving and dynamic work to manage Council’s broader property owned and/ or managed properties.    

Renowned for having a creative problem-solving approach to a range of interesting and complex property matters, you will flourish in this role if you enjoy multitasking and thinking outside of the box.  Working under pressure to tight deadlines and prioritizing competing requests from internal staff and external organizations will not faze you.

You will need to live within driving distance of the Douglas Shire as no accommodation can be provided for this assignment. Whilst not essential, a background of working in local Government as previously mentioned is highly desirable.

How to Apply

You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below.  You will also be asked to attach your current resume. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. A cover letter is not mandatory but may be added if so desired. When uploading your Resume or documents please ensure file names should only include 'A-z', '0-9', '.' and '-' characters.

PLEASE NOTE: Once you have commenced your application you cannot save and continue at a later stage. 

Applications will close on Monday 11th March 2024 at 10 pm.  Please ensure you leave adequate time to complete your application before the closing date and time. 

For further information, please call Rona Horsfall at Peak Services on 0438 943854.