Infrastructure and Operations - Property Fleet and Emergency Management | Building/Construction
Permanent Full-Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight)
Certificate IV in Property, Contracts, Asset and Facilities Management or related discipline, and/or demonstrated experience in Commercial Leasing
LGO 5 ($87,024 - $90,825 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia.
We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About the Role
The Infrastructure and Operations Division is custodian of over $6B in infrastructure assets across portfolios of: Transport, Stormwater, Open Space, Water, Wastewater, Waste, Cemeteries, Coastal, Buildings and Facilities assets.
The management of these assets requires a large capital renewals program comprising hundreds of various sized projects annually.
In addition, continuing growth of the city drives the need for new infrastructure or upgrades to existing infrastructure.
In this role you will maintain a database of council owned and controlled leased buildings and facilities, and licences including interests and orders over the land.
You will also review tenure applications and coordinate their assessment with all stakeholders and advise, negotiate and coordinate prospective tenures and prepare, maintain, and monitor lease and licence agreements to ensure compliance by both parties, and assess and arrange renewal of agreements and effectively manage arrears in rent.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
Certificate IV in Property, Contracts, Asset and Facilities Management or related discipline, and/or demonstrated experience in Commercial Leasing.
Strong understanding of leases and the ability to interpret leases, licenses and property documentation.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise and negotiate terms with key stakeholders and community groups and other professionals in the property management area.
Competent written communication skills with the ability to prepare correspondence and documentation to a high standard.
Demonstrated knowledge of building compliance and leasing legalities associated with the relevant Queensland legislation.
Demonstrated level of property management skills including preliminary investigations, interpreting drawings and plans, financial management and reconciliation and analysing rates and charges.
Demonstrated experience in the management and coordination of a range of minor and medium scale works on leased buildings.
An understanding of Local Government property matters including property management, sales, leasing, governance, legislation in particular crown land and retail leases legislation, systems and procedures would be highly regarded.
How to Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button.
Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role.
We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
For further information review the Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Sunday 12 January 2025
What We Offer
17.5% annual leave loading
Up to 5 weeks annual leave
Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
14 weeks paid Parental Leave
Domestic and Family Violence Leave
Up to 13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
Salary Sacrifice opportunities
Learning and Development opportunities
Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.
People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process.
Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact ****** or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.
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