Property Services Coordinator

About this role

Located within our collaborative property team, in this role you will provide professional, strategic and operational advice regarding the commercial opportunities and use of Council's property portfolio, the delivery of significant projects, as well as the management of Council's rental portfolio.

Position Type  Temporary full time – up to nine months

Salary $4,493 - $5,010 per fortnight (based on 70 hours per fortnight), plus superannuation, and a 9 day fortnight.   Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications and experience.

About us At Hornsby Shire Council, we offer more than just a job. We are a community where everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact. We are inclusive and flexible and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our Shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to contribute to something greater. Check out our employee value proposition and what it is like to work at Hornsby Shire Council.

About the role Reporting to, and supporting the Property Services Manager, this position provides strategic advice to Council, adding value by optimising the returns and ensuring sustainable management of Council’s property portfolio. The position must manage the delivery of significant property projects and transactions and manage the activities of consultants engaged in property projects including:

• Negotiations for land and easement sales, acquisitions, leases, licences including community land.

• Initiate and process applications for road closure, covenants and outdoor dining to completion.

• Undertake and coordinate project management in relation to property matters.

Position requirements

• Degree in Business and Commerce (Property) and/or equivalent tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

• Drivers Licence – Class c

About you You have a high level of professional ethics and personal standards as the role requires significant consultation and negotiation with Council officers of other divisions, professionals, tenants, community groups and the general public.  You have commercial awareness and the ability to make good decisions, with the ability to balance competing and sometimes conflicting priorities.  To be successful, you must:

• value customer service

• be organised and plan work according to priorities

•  have strong communication and negotiation skills

This is a great opportunity for the enthusiastic person who enjoys varied, interesting, challenging and fast paced work, playing a significant part in achieving the goals of the branch and organisation.

Benefits of working with us We offer more than just a job, we understand the importance of a work-life balance and are proud to offer a range of benefits:

• Flexible working opportunities, such as 9-day fortnight for full time permanent and temporary fixed term employees, hybrid work arrangements, part time and job share work opportunities

• Generous leave provisions, including

• Long Service Leave after 5 years (transferable between Councils)

• My Leave – 5 days per annum, prorata for part time

• Employee Health and Wellbeing Program, as well as Fitness Passport and annual flu vaccinations

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee recognition scheme

• Social Club

• Long Service Awards

For more information  For further information and to apply, please visit our website

Applications close

21 August 2026 at 11.30pm.