At Wollongong City Council, we continuously strive to create an Extraordinary Wollongong. We focus on delivering exceptional services, infrastructure, and facilities for our community. Wollongong is a great place to work, live and play! Together, our responsibility is to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, valued, and belongs. Our strength is the diversity of our people. We lead with courage, openness, and curiosity and believe our employees are the key to our success. Learn more about us here. The Opportunity Shape Wollongong’s future through smart property management! We have two permanent opportunities in our Property Management Team for proactive property professionals to help manage Council’s diverse and high-profile property portfolio, including commercial, retail, and residential assets. As a Property Management Officer, you will play a key role in the administration, negotiation, and compliance of Council’s leases and licences. You’ll manage critical dates, facilitate tenant liaison, coordinate make-good requirements, and provide timely advice that supports strategic decision-making. You will work independently day-to-day while collaborating with colleagues, tenants, surveyors, valuers, and legal providers to deliver great outcomes for the City. These roles are Permanent Full Time, Salary from $85,916 up to $103,378 per annum plus superannuation (Salary package will be assessed based on skills, experience, and qualifications) How You’ll Make a Difference End-to-end lease and licence administration, including preparation of Heads of Agreement, proposals, and rent management. Commercial/retail lease negotiation, mediation, and resolution to achieve fair, compliant, and sustainable outcomes. Portfolio management: stakeholder management, tenant liaison, debt management, and coordination of tenant make-good requirements. Preparation of high-quality letters, briefing notes, recommendation memos, and Council reports. Commission and review valuation reports and provide advice on commercial lease terms and market conditions. Work with external professionals (surveyors, valuers, legal and leasing) ensuring best-practice is followed. Monitor and manage key critical dates and compliance obligations across the portfolio. Analyse financial reports and budgets, identifying implications, risks, and opportunities. Maintain accurate records in property management systems and Council information systems (Windows applications and real estate platforms). About You You are a calm, organised professional who can juggle deadlines while keeping stakeholders informed and engaged. You bring strong commercial acumen, excellent written and verbal communication, and a solutions-focused mindset. You have a related tertiary qualification and/or possess extensive property experience with a solid background in property management, lease administration, and transactions across commercial, retail, and residential sectors. You’ll bring advanced skills in lease negotiation, portfolio management, and stakeholder engagement, supported by strong knowledge of valuation, legal, and leasing practices. Excellent communication and report-writing abilities, financial acumen, and proficiency in property management systems are essential. You have strong IT skills using Windows applications, property management systems, and familiarity with commercial real estate platforms. A proactive approach, ability to prioritise under pressure, and a current Class C driver’s licence complete your profile. Why You’ll Love Working at Wollongong City Council! True work-life balance: Hybrid work options, flex-time, and rostered days off mean you can maintain balance while delivering great outcomes. Great working conditions: Enjoy a 35-hour work week or a 9-day fortnight with a regular rostered day off (RDO). Career growth and recognition: We are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. Our initiatives include a reward and recognition program, corporate learning opportunities, study assistance, and leadership development programs. Generous leave provisions: Benefit from five weeks of annual leave per year (pro rata) and access long service leave after just five years. Health, safety, and wellbeing: Our wellbeing programs support mental, physical, and social wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Program, skin and hearing checks, vaccinations, and discounted gym memberships. A vibrant social culture: Join our Social Club for monthly activities, an annual trivia night, and fantastic Christmas events Participate and engage in meaningful work, and contribute to our extraordinary community, where together we make a difference. Applications close 11:59pm 29 January 2026. We invite everyone to apply no matter your identity, you’ll be welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), people with disability and veterans. Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community. Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
