About the role:
As Manager (Property Management), you will lead a team responsible for the strategic management of a significant portfolio of leases, licences, and commercial arrangements across Queensland's State Boat Harbours.
You will provide expert advice on complex property matters, oversee high-value lease negotiations, manage revenue performance, coordinate legal and valuation services and contribute to the development of long-term harbour strategies that support economic growth and community outcomes.
What we're looking for:
We are seeking an experienced property professional who can confidently operate at the intersection of commercial, legal, financial and stakeholder environments.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Extensive experience managing commercial property portfolios.
- Strong knowledge of commercial leasing, licensing and property transactions.
- Experience negotiating complex lease and tenure arrangements.
- Demonstrated understanding of property legislation, land tenure and contractual frameworks.
- Ability to interpret and provide advice on lease conditions, legal agreements and statutory obligations.
- Experience working with solicitors and managing legal service providers.
- Strong governance, compliance and risk management capability.
- Valuation and Commercial Acumen.
- Sound understanding of property valuation methodologies and market rent assessments.
- Experience managing market reviews, rental adjustments, options and commercial negotiations.
- Ability to analyse market opportunities and optimise portfolio performance.
- Experience managing significant revenue-generating portfolios.
- Strong financial analysis and budgeting capabilities.
- Ability to interpret financial data and provide strategic recommendations.
- Leadership and Stakeholder Management.
- Proven ability to lead high-performing teams.
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
- Experience working with senior executives, local governments, commercial operators, industry groups and community stakeholders.
Success in this role:
The successful applicant will be recognised as a trusted adviser who can:
- Deliver commercially sound property outcomes.
- Navigate complex legal and regulatory environments.
- Maximise value from public assets while balancing community expectations.
- Lead strategic negotiations with confidence and professionalism.
- Support evidence-based decision-making through strong financial analysis.
- Build productive relationships with industry, government and community stakeholders.
While not mandatory, qualifications in property economics, business, commerce, law or evaluation, would be highly regarded.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/698777/26
Closing Date: Friday, 04 September 2026<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
