- Influence the future of Melbourne’s landmark property portfolio!
- Permanent, full-time
- $144,471 - $162,599 + 12% Superannuation
About the role
Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of Australia’s most significant local government property portfolios. As Senior Property Manager, you will help drive the strategic direction of Council’s multi-billion-dollar property portfolio, delivering complex and high-impact property projects that support the Council Plan, Property Plan, Open Space Strategy, and other key strategic priorities.
This influential role is responsible for delivering high-quality property outcomes through strategic acquisitions and divestments, lease and licence negotiations, road discontinuances, and the successful management of property projects that enhance community, neighbourhood and service outcomes.
Working across a diverse stakeholder landscape, you will provide expert strategic, professional and technical advice to senior leaders within the City of Melbourne, while building strong partnerships with external agencies, industry professionals and legal advisers. Your ability to influence, negotiate and manage risk will be critical in delivering outcomes that balance commercial, community and strategic objectives.
With a strong focus on continuous improvement, you will lead innovative approaches to property management, ensuring the portfolio is effectively managed, optimised and aligned to Council’s long-term vision. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact across a dynamic and complex property portfolio while contributing to the future growth and development of Melbourne.
Why join Team Melbourne?
Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.
At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you’ll help deliver what’s most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.
We’re proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.
This is more than just a role – it’s your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne’s future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
About you
You are a strategic property professional with extensive experience managing complex property portfolios and delivering high-value property projects. With strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of property transactions, leasing, acquisitions and divestments, you have a proven ability to achieve strategic outcomes in a complex stakeholder environment.
You excel at building trusted relationships and influencing senior stakeholders, navigating competing priorities and providing clear, evidence-based advice. Your strong negotiation skills, sound judgement and ability to manage risk enable you to deliver outcomes that balance commercial, operational and community objectives.
A proactive and solutions-focused leader, you are committed to continuous improvement and thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise contributes to shaping the future of Melbourne’s property portfolio.
What your experience might look like
- Relevant tertiary qualification in property, valuations or a related discipline, coupled with significant property management experience.
- Strong knowledge of property legislation, governance, policies and best-practice property management principles and local government legislation.
- Proven experience managing complex property matters within a politically sensitive and multifaceted environment.
- Highly developed communication, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic property advice, manage risk and deliver successful property outcomes across a complex portfolio.
Benefits of working with us
- Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.
- Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.
- Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.
- Work-life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work-from-home options.
How to apply
We'd love to hear how you can make an impact in this role! As part of your application, you will be required to:
- Attach your updated resume
- Include a cover letter (max one page) outlining your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role.
Submit your application no later than 11:45pm on Monday 27 July 2026
A few important things to note – don’t miss out!
- Applications must be submitted online. Unfortunately, we can’t accept applications via email, so please be sure to apply through the official job link provided.
- Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate — so don’t wait to get your application in.
- We are a child safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and a Working with Children Check.
Need more info?
Refer to the position description below or contact Ranee Christopher - Head of Property & Leasing , [email protected]
Inclusion matters
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.
We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview.
