Principal Property Officer

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

Ready to shape the future of the Sunshine Coast? As Principal Property Officer (Strategy), you'll lead high-impact property initiatives that drive growth, unlock opportunities and ensure Council's property portfolio delivers maximum value for the community.

Join a dynamic team where you’ll lead strategic property initiatives, manage high-profile projects, influence key land use decisions, and work with a diverse range of stakeholders to maximise community and organisational outcomes.

• Lead and deliver strategic property projects and initiatives.
• Provide expert property advice, research and analysis, and recommendations.
• Conduct land reviews to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Manage end-to-end EOI processes for community and development projects.
• Drive strategic asset and portfolio management outcomes.
• Coordinate and negotiate acquisitions, disposals, leases and resumptions.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and government agencies.
• Contribute to major property development and business projects.
• Develop property strategies, policies and best-practice frameworks.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

About you

We're looking for a strategic property professional who thrives on complexity, thinks commercially, and delivers results. You'll bring strong stakeholder management skills, sound property expertise, and the confidence to lead high-impact projects that shape the future of the Sunshine Coast.

• Degree qualification in property, planning, valuation or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in strategic land use planning and property projects.
• Skills in land reviews, site assessments and feasibility analysis.
• Knowledge of property development and planning processes.
• Experience in asset management and capital planning.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commercial acumen with experience preparing business cases and reports.
• Leadership and project management experience.
• Knowledge of property transactions, valuation principles and legislation.
• Current C Class Driver Licence.

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, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• 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 Callie Lane during business hours on 0409 059 561.

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.