Lead Strategic Property Fostering community, economic and environmental opportunities for Bayside Council Preparation, implementation and management to develop Bayside property assets Full time role, 35hrs per week, salary from $155,541 - $174,206 pa + 12% Super At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service. The City Futures directorate focuses on developing our strategy to ensure sustainable and responsible planning and development for all aspects of our City. About the role The Property Business Unit is responsible for fostering community, economic and environmental opportunities for Bayside Council via its assets. This role will focus on major property development and acquisition opportunities and provide expertise into the appropriate management structure to support Council’s social and economic property goals. Provide strategic oversight of complex leasing transactions and strategic property initiatives. Oversee the preparation of property business cases and feasibility investigations beyond development-led projects. Provide high‑level advice on property retention, rationalisation, acquisition and disposal. Lead and mentor Property Project Officers in delivery of portfolio‑wide property projects. Identify and advise on opportunities to add value to and transform existing property assets via redevelopment. Exercising sound business judgement, identify, investigate and analyse development opportunities, including innovative solutions. Prepare property development business cases and funding proposals, including all aspects of feasibility investigations (including acquisitions, constructions & consultancies). Coordinate the preparation, implementation and management of tasks associated with redeveloping Council’s property assets. Identify and secure relationships to support the redevelopment of Council’s assets including joint venture partners. Contribute to strategy, management, decision making and capacity building. Sustain project tracking, budgets and evaluation practices. Maintain compliance with relevant legislation and contractual obligations. Provision of quality and timely advice, information and actions delivered between key stakeholders and Council. Promote a positive and collaborative culture and values within the organisation through open, fair and transparent decision making and ethical, professional behaviour. Work in collaboration with and assist the team, manager and other key stakeholders to achieve business unit goals, work requests, demands and Council priorities. About you Degree qualifications in a relevant field. Strong commercial acumen with private sector experience in the development sector. Current Class C Driver’s Licence. Experience identifying and resolving service delivery issues to maintain a positive customer experience and quality level of service given competing user priorities. Ability to mitigate community expectations, staffing and resources and government requirements in a politically sensitive environment. Our benefits and culture 3 extra days off during Christmas each year. 15 days sick leave each year. 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year. Gym membership discounts. Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents. Salary: $155,541.29 – $174,206.38 pa + 12% Super Deadline: Thursday 11 June 2026 Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position. Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child‑Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence. #J-18808-Ljbffr