Principal Land Dealings Officer - Moreton Bay Region, Australia - Moreton Bay Regional Council

Description

The details:

• Permanent Full Time
• $108,572 pa + super (up to 12%) + leave loading + 9 day fortnight
  (increasing to $112,372 pa effective 1 July 2024)
  Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream A,) - Level 7 of EBA5
• 72.5 hour fortnight
• Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
• Location: Strathpine

Council's Property Services Department plays a pivotal role in some of the most exciting community projects across the Moreton Bay Region.

Whether it's acquiring land for a new Council infrastructure project, commercialising iconic buildings or managing a uniquely diverse property portfolio - a role in this Department offers anyone who is passionate about property, challenges and rewards that no other role can.

Working in this Department, you will see the great outcomes that your hard work and dedication produces for our community every day

About our opportunity

As our Principal Land Dealings Officer, you will work within the Property Transactions team and be the team's 2IC - supporting and mentoring your team mates to ensure output of the team is technically correct and process compliant.

• You will provide detailed technical advice and act as point of contact for land dealings in accordance with legislative requirements, undertaking research as required on sensitive and complex matters.
• You will prepare and review property dealings documentation, including Department of Resources forms, contracts of sale, commercial and retail leases, licences, consents, agreements and easements and the related lodgments and registrations.

This role is key to facilitating cross collaboration with a significant level of interaction across our Council departments and also external to our organisation - so you will have keenly developed people skills and really thrive being a part of a dynamic team.

You will support Council's future infrastructure projects with land acquisition requirements in key growth areas such as the Morayfield South Emerging Community Area and on projects such as the Caboolture River Road upgrade - Grant Road to Morayfield Road.

About you

We are seeking someone who has detailed knowledge and experience in the application of the Acquisition of Land Act 1967, Land Act 1994, Local Government Act 2009 & associated Regulations, Land Title Act 1994, Planning Act 2016 & associated Regulations and Duties Act 2001 (all QLD) - this is really important as you will be a technical leader within the team and our broader organisation.

You will have detailed knowledge of the interpretation and enforcement of relevant legislation and industry standards relating to Council's commercial and residential property portfolio - our work is diverse and challenging so we want to find someone who is excited by this.

Your seat at the table - you will have strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills in dealing with complex and sensitive property dealing - calm under pressure and always acting in line with our corporate values of integrity and respect, you will be a people person, bringing your extensive experience in building relationships and providing detailed property advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Our Property Services Department are highly collaborative and passionate about achieving high quality results for our community. We are focused on delivering on our corporate values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability - we are seeking a team member aligned with these values.

You will hold a bachelor's degree in law, property, valuation, property economics or equivalent.

Position Description

Position Description - Principal Land Dealings

Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2,000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of nearing 500,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you're a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Free flu vaccinations every year.
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
• We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
• Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.
• Our Strathpine office has local parking on-site and is in close proximity to public transport networks.
• Flexibility depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as work from home, part time, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you

How to Apply

Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

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