Principal Property Officer (Commercial)

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 - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

The Principal Property Officer (Commercial) is responsible for identifying and implementing value-add opportunities, maximising portfolio returns, managing commercial leasing activities and negotiating agreements.

You will be key to investigating and resolving complex property issues. In an average day you will:

• Prepare and provide professional advice on property matters including financial models; market analysis; feasibility studies; business cases, real estate and property advice; investment and procurement advice; and architectural / development and building advice.
• Investigating, negotiating, and managing complex property acquisitions and disposals.
• Review Council’s land portfolio to identify underutilised assets for disposal or reutilisation as well as identifying and implementing value add opportunities.
• Preparation of budget bids, business cases, briefing papers.

About you

You will be degree level qualified in a relevant field including land economics, property development, town planning and/or valuation.  High-level skills in commercial and strategic property management. Post graduate qualification desirable

You will demonstrate experience in leading a diverse range of property development projects including property acquisitions, development and disposal.

You will have demonstrated ability to coordinate stakeholder input and ability to communicate to stakeholders at all levels.

You will have proven experience in development and reporting on the feasibility of potential developments.

You will have a clear understanding in the technical aspects, specifically pre-feasibility and feasibility of building and land development projects.

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. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.

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 2024-2028.

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.