• Navigate complex, organisation‑wide priorities to help deliver significant and lasting benefits for the community.
• Permanent position | Full time with flexible work options available
• Band 7: $109k-123k per annum (depending on experience) + 12% superannuation 

About the role
The Senior Strategic Property Planner plays a critical role in establishing and implementing Council’s Property Strategy function. This is a relatively new, organisation‑wide position designed to drive long‑term property planning, optimisation and strategic decision‑making, particularly in how Council plans for, enables and supports community infrastructure to meet current and future community needs.

A key focus of the role is delivering Council’s Strategic Property Plan 2025–2030, which sets the long‑term direction for managing Glen Eira’s land and building portfolio. The Plan provides a decision‑making framework that balances community benefit and financial sustainability amid limited land, rising costs, and growing demand for accessible community infrastructure.

You will work on priority strategic property projects identified in the Plan, support the review and update of related policies, and lead the development of options and recommendations for Council consideration. This includes exploring how Council’s property assets can be better used, adapted or leveraged and where partnerships, co‑location or alternative delivery models can help meet community needs where Council cannot act alone.

This role is central to helping Council make well‑informed, transparent and future‑focused decisions about its property portfolio and community infrastructure network. It is an opportunity to help shape a new and influential function within Council, working across the organisation on work that is complex, high‑impact and genuinely exciting.

Other responsibilities include:

• Procuring, briefing and managing specialist consultants (including feasibility, financial and technical advisors) and integrating their inputs into broader strategic advice.
• Preparing high‑quality reports, briefings and business cases that clearly articulate trade‑offs, risks, partnership opportunities and organisation‑wide impacts.
• Working collaboratively across Council to align property strategy with service planning, finance, asset management, planning and community priorities.

About you
You are a strategic thinker who is comfortable working across multiple disciplines and sectors, who brings a sound project management mindset to complex, Council‑wide challenges.

You come from a background in strategic urban planning, property strategy, development, community infrastructure planning or advisory roles, and you are motivated by work that has real community impact. You are commercially minded and able to navigate complex stakeholder environments.

You are confident working with ambiguity and enjoy exploring and validating options to inform well‑considered outcomes. You can communicate complex issues clearly to diverse audiences. You value collaboration and understand that strong community outcomes are often delivered through partnership, coordination and shared effort rather than Council delivery alone.

The following is also required:

• Tertiary qualification in Property, Project Management, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects or strategic initiatives, with strong project management, coordination and governance skills.
• Experience in community consultation and collaboration across organisational or sector boundaries, with a strategic and outcomes‑focused approach.
• Financial literacy and the ability to understand and communicate cost, value, risk, affordability and long‑term sustainability trade‑offs.

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

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

Senior Strategic Property Planner - Position Description - April 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)

Closing date: Sunday 17 May at 11:55pm

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Leigh Northwood, Manager Strategic Property on 0436 304 987 or email lnorthwood@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

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  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.