• Full time, permanent position with flexible work options
• $94K - $103K per annum (dependent on experience) + superannuation
• Hybrid work environment - 3 days in the office

About the Property and Leasing team
The Property and Leasing Team comprises a Coordinator and a Property and Leasing Officer, who together ensure the effective delivery of Council’s property management services. Acting as custodians of Council’s land and building assets, the team:

• Overseeing leasing arrangements with over 90 community and commercial tenants
• Managing Council’s own occupancy at more than 20 sites
• Managing the acquisition and disposal of land for and on behalf of Council
• Providing property advice to both internal and external stakeholders

The team sit within our Legal, Risk and Governance Department which includes inhouse lawyers, risk managers and governance professionals. A benefit of being part of this department is that it will help build your exposure and knowledge to other legal, risk and governance areas and could provide opportunities for further professional development.

About the role
As the Property and Leasing Officer, you will be responsible for the management of Council’s property and leasing portfolio. You will be the key point of contact for leasing and licencing administration, working closely with community groups, sporting clubs and internal stakeholders.

In this role, you will be conducting property inspections and supporting tenants to meet their contractual obligations, while negotiating and managing leasing and licencing agreements.

You will also provide general property advice, assist with road discontinuance and property disposal processes, undertake property title searches, and contribute to property-related projects and working groups.

The work you do will directly support the services and spaces that bring our community together and contribute to what makes Glen Eira a great place to live, work and visit.

Day-to-day duties include:

• Assisting in the negotiation of new leases and licences, both from a landlord and tenant perspective.
• Managing Council’s Lease Register and ensuring its accuracy and compliance.
• Managing all day-to-day operations with Council’s tenants, including leading our annual lease inspection program (including follow up of non-compliance issues), providing landlord consent for capital improvements or repairs and ensuring lease or licence renewals are carried out in a timely fashion.
• Processing of rental invoices and other property related invoices.
• Providing technical property advice including carrying out title searches and reviewing title plans and plans of subdivision.
• Helping administer the discontinuance and disposal of Council’s rights of way and reserves.

About you
You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in property management and leasing, particularly with community-based tenants. You possess excellent communication and negotiation skills and are capable of working independently and collaboratively. You are committed to delivering high-quality service and have a passion for supporting the community.

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• Experience in engaging with the community and conducting consultations on property-related issues.
• Sound understanding and experience in the property administration area.
• Ability to carry out Title searches and read and interpret these.
• Experience preparing and interpreting lease and licence agreements and carrying out lease inspections.
• Experience in the discontinuance and sale of roads (right of ways) and reserves.
• Knowledge of property-related regulations and requirements including the Local Government Act 1989 and 2020.

Pre-employment checks
Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include:

• Employee Working with Children Check
• New National Police Record Check
• Evidence of right to work in Australia.

Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Position Description

 Property and Leasing Officer - Position Description - 2026.pdf

Apply NOW!
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:

• Attach your resume
• Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)
• Answers to a few brief screening questions

Closing date: Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 11:55PM

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Amanda Mills, Coordinator Property and Leasing on 9524 3401 or email Amills@gleneira.vic.gov.au

What’s on offer
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

• Hybrid work environment – Average of 3 days in the office (or pro rata)
• Flexible work options
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
• Access to paid training and participation in Council’s extensive Learning and Development programs
• Reward and recognition programs
• Comprehensive leave entitlements
• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

Working at Glen Eira City Council
The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.

Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.