Vacancy Details

Community and Facilities Property Officer  

  • Full Time - Permanent role 
  • Salary starting range between $84,273-$91,324, negotiable upon successful appointment into the role + plus superannuation 
  • Great work-life balance | Flexible working options available 

Are you looking for an organisation that supports staff through career development and flexible work options? 

Do you want to escape the city life and experience the regional lifestyle?  

Wodonga Council supports its staff in accessing genuine flexible work and leave options including working from home, flexible start and finish times, paid parental leave arrangements and purchasing additional leave.   

Want to read more about life in Wodonga? Click here or visit our website here. 

Wodonga Council is dedicated to providing high quality services across the community.  

We are a values-driven organisation that is committed to building healthy and engaged teams which benefit from our flexible work options, health and wellbeing initiatives, and development opportunities, so that we grow as individuals and as an organisation. We recognise the importance of balancing work and life and understand that priorities change with time.  

At Wodonga Council we offer meaningful work and take pride in what we do. 

 

The role 

The Property Officer is responsible for contributing to the successful operation of property management by providing specialist property management guidance and performing high-level administrative duties to support to the property team at Wodonga Council and to the wider Council. 

 

Key aspects of the role include the following. 

  • Provide specialist advice to Councils operational assets management team, the wider council, tenants, and third party agencies to ensure appropriate support is provided on a variety of property matters. 
  • Provide input into the development of property management related policies and procedures, leasing, divestment and acquisition of Council property and ensure policies and processes are up to date. 
  • Undertake detailed research and investigation, analyse and collate information and provide feedback on topics and issues as directed by the Manager Projects and Assets and the Team Leader Operational Asset Management. 
  • The provision of a high standard of service to the public, presenting appropriately for all work activities and acting with sensitivity, confidentiality, courtesy and discretion at all times; 
  • Development of recommendations and reports for Council using a range of alternative considerations and business practices to achieve sound property management outcomes for the benefit of Council and the community 
  • Draft lease and licence agreements based on previous experience, seeking guidance from external legal providers at the discretion of the property officer. 

 

Key Selection Criteria:  

Our ideal candidate will be able to show us the following. 

  1. Demonstrated experience in administration or property management. 
  2. Excellent time management skills, with an ability to manage conflicting demands and exceptional attention to detail. 
  3. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a wider team environment. 
  4. Exemplary written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with customers, members of the public and other employees. 
  5. Strong organisational and administrative skills, and experience in using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. 

  

 How to Apply  

Visit our website www.wodonga.vic.gov.au/careers 

Use the “apply” button to commence your application. 

Applicants will be required to;  

  • When you apply, there will be text fields to type and address the key selection criteria as outlined above (support on how to address this criteria can be found here)  
  • Upload a brief cover letter  
  • Upload a current resume 

 Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following. 

  • A copy of a recent National Police Check (less than 3 months) 
  • A current driver’s licence 

Any other mandatory requirements outlined in the position description (eg. first aid, CPR, WWCC, forklift). 

The completion of a pre-employment functional assessment (paid for by the council) might  also be required. 

If applicable, evidence regarding right to work in Australia will need to be presented. 

 

Enquiries 

Manager Projects and Assets – Danny Muldeary – dmuldeary@wodonga.vic.gov.au - (02) 6022 9258 

 

Applications close 11.59pm, Wednesday 9th October 2024  

Position description below 

Wodonga Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. 

Wodonga Council is an equal opportunity employer and provides many benefits for staff, including: 

  • Employee health and wellbeing programs; 
  • Flexible work arrangements; 
  • Learning and development; and, 
  • Career pathways and opportunities. 

The organisation prides itself on having a positive and supportive culture. We are committed to ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow and enhance the skills of our staff.  We have a strong commitment to the council’s corporate values of trust, integrity, learning and respect. 

We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community; people with a disability; people from any gender identity and sexuality orientation; and, people from every age, culture and ethnic background. 

If you have special needs that we can address to assist you to submit your application or to fully participate in the selection process, please contact us. 

We welcome applications from veterans and defence families. If you are a veteran and would like to discuss how your skills may transfer across, please contact us at hr@wodonga.vic.gov.au.