Senior Property Officer (Growth Centre)
WHY US:
There’s a lot going on at Liverpool City Council, as we plan an exciting future for our city. With current work on significant major projects, and many more in the pipeline, their success is underpinned by professional business-focused teams. Talk to us for career-shaping opportunities in a modern organisation and make a lasting impact.
JOB DETAILS Perm full Time 35 hours, 5 days/week Competitive Salary
JOB DESCRIPTION
In this role, you will bring a strategic approach to the management of Council’s significant land acquisition items and providing property advice to and coordination with other Property staff and Council Departments associated with S7.11 contribution item land acquisitions and land access requests.
Key responsibilities:
- Assisting with property acquisitions and disposals for planning purposes, including Council infrastructure in existing and new release areas, VPAs and road closures.
- Reviewing, assessing, negotiating and managing developer land dedications/transfers, preparing the relevant correspondence and facilitating the transaction.
- Reviewing, assessing and negotiating granting easements associated with infrastructure projects, preparing the relevant correspondence and facilitating the transaction.
- Reviewing and assessing Road Closure & Sale applications, preparing the relevant correspondence and facilitating sales transactions, where appropriate.
- Reviewing and assessing and providing advice on Pre-Lodgement requests dealing with land acquisition items.
- Project Management of specific projects for the property function
- Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including consultants, for the purposes of property contracts, leases and licences.
ABOUT YOU
- Tertiary qualifications in Land Economics, Real Estate, or property related discipline and / or equivalent experience.
- Current Class C drivers licence
- Demonstrated experience working in land acquisition matters.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Land Acquisitions and / or Valuation of property under the provisions of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act and application of the Local Government Act.
- Demonstrated experience in the negotiation, implementation, and facilitation of agreements over Granting and negotiation of Easements & Road and laneway closures, including negotiation for sale of property.
- Demonstrated experience in effectively managing customer enquiries related to the Property portfolio.
- Demonstrated experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders in relation to the property portfolio and land acquisitions program.
- Demonstrated Project Management experience, with the ability to prepare detailed property reports.
- Experience in the operation of relevant computer software applications including Word, Excel and property related applications and databases.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC
- Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience and competencies of the successful applicant.
- Flexible work arrangements – including flexi time and hybrid working arrangements (with the ability to work some days each week from home
- Ability to access 2 health and wellbeing days per year.
- Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD, close to public transport and with subsided parking available
- Professional development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.
Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.
To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
HOW TO APPLY: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter outlining your interest and how your background and experience suit this opportunity, as well as your resume.
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CLOSING 8 September 2025
Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at
billas@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
