- Location: Perth CBD
- 5-Year Maximum Term Contract | Competitive Negotiated Salary
Shape the Performance and Value of a Capital City Property Portfolio
The City of Perth manages a diverse and strategically significant property portfolio spanning commercial, community, civic and strategic assets.
We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute property leader to join our Commercial Services Alliance as Head of Property Management — a senior role with accountability for the commercial performance, governance and operational management of the City’s property management function.
This is an opportunity to influence how a significant public property portfolio performs today, while helping position it for long-term value and success.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Alliance Manager Properties, you will lead the City’s Property Management function and take ownership of portfolio performance across leasing, tenant relationships, land tenure, financial management, governance and commercial risk.
Operating at both a strategic and operational level, you will bring strong commercial judgement to complex property matters and ensure the portfolio is managed in a way that balances financial performance, sound governance, community value and the City’s long-term objectives.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Driving portfolio performance across occupancy, revenue, tenant retention, lease compliance and asset optimisation.
- Leading complex and high-value commercial negotiations, including leases, renewals, rent reviews, licences and other property transactions.
- Identifying opportunities to maximise the commercial, operational and community value of the City’s property assets.
- Providing commercially balanced advice on portfolio optimisation, acquisitions, disposals and redevelopment opportunities.
- Maintaining strong governance, financial controls, legislative compliance and effective management of commercial and portfolio risk.
- Building influential relationships with major tenants, government agencies, consultants, valuers, agents and industry stakeholders.
- Providing authoritative property advice and recommendations to senior leadership, the Executive Leadership Team, Council and Committees.
- Leading and developing a high-performing Property Management function with a strong focus on accountability, customer service and continuous improvement.
You will also champion contemporary property management practices, including better use of systems, data and digital capability to improve decision-making, service delivery and long-term portfolio performance.
About You
You are an accomplished property professional who combines commercial acumen with strong leadership, sound judgement and the ability to operate effectively in a complex governance environment.
You understand that successful property management is about more than administering assets — it is about actively managing performance, relationships, risk and opportunity to generate sustainable long-term value.
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- A tertiary qualification in Property, Commerce, Business, Law or a related discipline.
- Extensive senior-level experience managing a complex commercial or mixed-use property portfolio.
- Demonstrated success leading and developing multidisciplinary property management teams.
- Significant experience negotiating complex commercial leases and property transactions.
- A strong track record of delivering property strategies and improving portfolio performance.
- Experience managing operational budgets, financial reporting and business planning.
- The ability to navigate complex governance and stakeholder environments, ideally within local government, the public sector or another highly regulated organisation.
You will be a credible and influential communicator, capable of navigating competing commercial, organisational and stakeholder priorities while maintaining a clear focus on performance and outcomes.
Above all, you will lead with integrity and embody the City’s values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect.
Why Join the City of Perth?
This is an opportunity to apply your commercial property expertise in a setting unlike most others.
As Head of Property Management, you will have the opportunity to influence the performance and stewardship of property assets at the heart of Western Australia’s capital city, with your decisions contributing to both commercial outcomes and broader community value.
You will join an organisation operating in a rapidly growing capital city environment and work alongside senior leaders on property matters with genuine financial, operational and reputational significance.
The City offers a five-year maximum term contract, a competitive negotiated salary, professional development opportunities and a central workplace at Council House in the heart of Perth’s CBD.
How to Apply
To learn more about the role, its responsibilities and the City’s property portfolio context, please refer to the attached Head of Property Management Application Pack.
Applications must be submitted online via the Apply button and include:
- A comprehensive resume; and
- A cover letter outlining your suitability and fit for the role.
Applications close: 5:00PM AWST, Sunday 13 September 2026.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to participate in psychometric testing, reference checks and a second interview as part of the selection process.
Eligibility
The preferred applicant will be required to undertake third-party background checks, including qualification, National Police Clearance, identity and employment history verification.
Canvassing of Councillors during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.
The City of Perth is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
For accessibility enquiries or assistance with your application, please contact [email protected].
For further information please contact John Fish, Alliance Manager Properties, 08 9461 3402 or e-mail:
[email protected].
