About the opportunity
The Property Portfolio Manager is a key role within the Property Investment Department in the Commercial Property team. The Property Portfolio Manager will undertake all aspects of the operational management of Council's Property Portfolio. Collaborating with the Commercial Property Program Manager, the Property Portfolio Manager will play a key role in implementing and reporting actions from the Property Investment Strategy.
The Property Portfolio Manager will focus on optimising the performance of the Property Portfolio by ensuring all assets are efficiently managed, well-maintained, and strategically leveraged. This approach will minimise risks and maximise benefits, directly contributing to the financial sustainability of the Council.
The role will provide expert property advice and manage acquisition, disposal, and leasing or licensing activities and permits. The role will ensure all properties are maintained in accordance with best practice strategic asset management principles.
Additionally, the role involves leading team members and overseeing the work of external property managers, consultants, and contractors.
Essential
- Tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated relevant experience in real estate, property management, conveyancing, project management, property economics, valuation, planning or related field
- Experience in portfolio management, property and asset management or property contracts including leases, licences and sale contracts
- Solid negotiation skills, interpersonal communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement and management skills including time and priority management
- High attention to detail, strong analytical, reasoning and conceptual skills with the ability to analyse information and develop creative solutions to complex problems
- Current Class C driver licence
Desirable
- Experience in Local Government with working understanding and ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and Council policy
Commencing salary: $125,617 per annum, plus 11.5% Superannuation
About us
At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:
- A range of flexible work arrangements
- 18 weeks paid maternity leave
- Health and wellbeing leave
- 15 days personal leave
- Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
- Diverse salary packaging
- Free access to all Ripples venues
- And much, much more!
About Property Investment
The Property Investment Department are a dynamic and innovative team of property professionals, that manage the business of Property for Penrith City Council. The purpose of the department is to enrich, curate and preserve Council’s property holdings for the prosperity of our current and future community. Together, the team is dedicated to unlocking the full potential of Council property, strategically maximizing its value to foster social and economic growth for the Penrith community.
How to apply
Visit penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.
Applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position, please contact Rebecca Marshall, Program Manager, on 4732 8576.
You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
