Sydney
Core Portfolio - Property / Property Services / Chief Operations Office
Full Time / Permanent
$143,353 - $160,642 per annum plus superannuation
Caring for our city, creating a future for all
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They're motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 2050 Continuing the Vision.
Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You'll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city.
About the role
Are you an experienced professional looking for an exciting opportunity to lead the management of diverse property assets in one of the world's most vibrant cities?
The City of Sydney is undergoing a significant transformational change within Property Services, and we're seeking skilled and motivated individuals to join our team across our commercial, community, and operational portfolios.
The City manages a unique and diverse range of assets, including heritage-listed commercial buildings, award-winning libraries, and operationally critical depots.
Our portfolio includes over 1,500 property interests worth $2.7 billion, covering assets such as building properties, footway agreements, vacant land, and road interests.
This is a rare opportunity to contribute to the realisation of our Sustainable Sydney 2030 2050 vision by driving high-performance asset management.
As a Property Licensing Manager, you will:
Manage a portfolio of footway assets, implement trading policy and support reviews of fees. Oversee public domain property agreement fees, ensuring market competitiveness. Conduct analysis, adjust fees for revenue maximisation, and monitor invoicing. Perform financial audits, provide reports, and identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring compliance. Manage stratum agreements, ensuring updates, obligation adherence, and charge alignment with space usage. Maintain records, conduct market reviews, monitor compliance, and perform audits for accurate billing. Oversee telecommunication infrastructure agreements, ensuring updates and obligation adherence. We're looking for someone with:
Tertiary qualifications in Property and/or Facility Management and/or significant experience in managing Building assets at a management level with extensive knowledge and experience managing a large number of diverse building and infrastructure assets. Proficiency in financial management, including budgeting, financial reporting, and cost control strategies, and a proven track record in managing the financial performance of property portfolios. Ability to maintain data integrity and manage property information systems, with experience in property management software to ensure accurate and compliant records. This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.
The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and criminal history check.
Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Wednesday 27th November.
What we can offer you
You'll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.
Flexible working
3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance. Collaborative approach to flexible working. City centre head office, with many public transport options. Professional development
Leadership and management development program. Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave. Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences. Long service and employee recognition awards. Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling. Supporting families
26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave. Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave. Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave. Part-time and job-sharing options available. Supportive return-to-work environment. Inclusive culture
Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia. Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network. Recognised family inclusive workplace. Veteran employment supporter. How to apply
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We're passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.
All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.
We're a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us.
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