Coordinator Land Management

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

The Property & Commercial Partnerships Branch plays a critical role in optimising Council’s land and property assets to support community outcomes, financial sustainability, and responsible growth. The Branch takes a whole‑of‑Council approach to land stewardship, balancing legislative compliance, community needs, and long‑term strategic planning in one of Australia’s most dynamic regions. designed to achieve an innovative and collaborative workspace.

As Coordinator Land Management, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for Council’s land management function, overseeing a diverse portfolio of community, commercial and non‑operational land assets. This is a senior, high‑impact role where you will influence policy, guide complex land dealings, and lead a skilled team to deliver best‑practice asset and property management aligned with Council’s long‑term vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Land Management Team to deliver best‑practice asset outcomes
• Develop and implement strategies and policies for Council’s land portfolio
• Oversee land, lease and tenure management, ensuring legislative compliance
• Manage capital, maintenance and operational programs for community‑tenanted assets

About you

You’re a senior land or property management professional with the credibility and experience to operate confidently in a complex public sector environment. You bring sound judgement, strategic insight and a strong sense of stewardship over public assets.

You hold formal tertiary qualifications in Property Economics, Valuation or a related discipline, supported by substantial experience in senior land or property management roles within a large, diverse organisation. Postgraduate qualifications will be highly regarded.

You have in‑depth knowledge of land management, property and leasing practices, with a proven track record navigating legislative, policy and compliance obligations specific to public sector land assets.

You’re a capable and engaging leader with strong communication skills, able to influence stakeholders, develop high‑performing teams and deliver clear, well‑reasoned advice that supports informed decision‑making at a senior level.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Kim Martens during business hours on 0409 302 628.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.