We are looking for our next passionate Property Services Manager to deliver value add services and projects both internally and to the community.
This pivotal specialist role leads the Land & Property Services team in providing strategic property management services and delivering superior outcomes on a wide variety of property projects and transactions.
Position Type
Permanent full time
Salary
Appointed salary will be based on skills, qualifications and experience the successful incumbent brings to the role.
About us
At Hornsby Shire Council, we offer more than just a job. We are a community where everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact. We are inclusive and flexible and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our Shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to contribute to something greater. Check out our employee value proposition and what it is like to work at
Hornsby Shire Council.
About the role
Leading a team of four, primary duties will include:
- Provide strategic and operational property advice to key stakeholders
- Manage productive stakeholder relationships and delivery of property purchases, sales, new leases, road closures and disposals
- Provision of professional property expertise and input into the development of a variety of Council plans, reviews, and programs across all Divisions of Council
- Select, engage, and manage the performance of external professionals, consultants and contractors including lawyers, valuers, and others, as required
- Lead and manage the Land & Property Services team to deliver core services and operational objectives
Position requirements
- Tertiary qualifications and/or experience in a relevant property related discipline, particularly within local government or public sector
- Demonstrated experience in management of property purchases, compulsory land acquisitions, sales, leases, development and road closures
- Demonstrated experience in leading and coaching a team to deliver on property services results
Additionally, please refer to the Position Description which outlines the focus capabilities critical to the success of this role
About you
To be successful, you must:
- Have a strong sense of achievement
- Enjoy working with a diverse and interesting property portfolio
- Be able to deliver value add, innovative solutions across different property projects
- Enjoy the challenges of negotiation and dealing with people of all backgrounds, at all levels.
Your motivation, presentation and communication skills will quickly earn you the respect and trust expected in this senior and influential role.
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic senior property professional who enjoys interesting and challenging work and playing a significant part in achieving the goals of the organisation.
Benefits of working with us
We offer more than just a job, we understand the importance of a work-life balance and are proud to offer a range of benefits:
- Flexible working opportunities, such as 9-day fortnight for full time permanent and temporary fixed term employees, hybrid work arrangements, part time and job share work opportunities
- Generous leave provisions, including:
- Long Service Leave after 5 years (transferable between Councils)
- Parental Leave (up to 24 weeks)
- Health & Wellbeing Leave
- Employee Health and Wellbeing Program, as well as Fitness Passport and annual flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee recognition scheme
- Motor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunities
- Social Club
- Long Service Awards
For more information and to apply
Please visit
our website
Applications close: 11:30pm 17 May 2026
