Commercial Property Development Manager Full-Time | 2-Year Contract Yass, NSW (45 mins from Canberra) Applications Close: 21 September 2025 Shape the Future of our Regional Property Development Yass Valley Council is looking for a strategic, commercially minded leader to drive property development across our vibrant and growing region. This newly created role offers the chance to lead high-impact projects and deliver lasting community value. Your Impact Reporting to the CEO, you’ll: Develop and deliver recommendations for commercial property strategies for Council Unlock potential in underutilised sites Lead end-to-end project delivery—from feasibility to execution Manage consultants, contractors, and stakeholder engagement Oversee commercial transactions and property governance frameworks Provide strategic advice and uplift internal capability What You’ll Bring A strategic mindset and strong stakeholder engagement skills Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience Expertise in property, planning, and governance Financial acumen and business case development Excellent communication and organisational skills Class C Driver’s Licence Why Yass Valley Council? Supportive, inclusive workplace culture Professional development opportunities Health & wellbeing programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access Apply Now Simply upload your resume and a cover letter outlining how you will achieve the key requirements of the role. Answer the pre-employment questions in the online Application Form and you’re done! HR enquiries: (02) 6226 9251 Role enquiries: Peta Gardiner, Acting Director Corporate & Community on (02) 6226 1477 Eligibility Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and pass relevant pre-employment checks. Yass Valley Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and communities.
