Property Officer - [Archived Advertisement]

• Permanent, Full Time Position
• Salary circa $74k p.a. + super
• Convenient Preston location, close to train and tram with flexible work opportunities

At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.

Darebin encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.

About Darebin City Council
Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

About the Role
As a member of the Property Services team you will play a vital role in the provision of administrative support to the Property Services team and activities within the property portfolio.

This role is responsible for administering: Council’s program of road (right of way) discontinuances; the road and place naming process; and property and tenancy related details within Council’s lease register, whilst providing general property advice and support to the organisation.

• Assist with the administration of Council’s lease and licenses register and renewal program
• Maintain Council’s property registers (including lease, titles and asset ownership)
• Provide regular reporting
• Support the coordination of GIS mapping of Council properties
• Assist and administer the Geographic Place Naming process (including consultation)

Skills & Experience

• Knowledge and experience in the area of property management, road administration or related
• Working knowledge of legislation and/or legislative issues transferable to property matters
• Ability to read and interpret various property related documents including certificate of title and subdivision plans
• Experience administering data systems and process work within them, preferably within a property administration space

Culture
As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

How to Apply
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your resume and application addressing the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description.

We’re also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

Contact Greg Phippen, Coordinator Property on (03) 8470 8680 for a confidential discussion.

Applications close on Wednesday 3rd November at 11.30pm.

The Darebin City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.