Property and Leasing Coordinator

• Lead high-profile leasing, licensing, and property projects from negotiation to delivery
• Permanent, full-time
• $121,095 + 12% superannuation

About the role

We are seeking a Property and Leasing Coordinator to support the strategic and operational management of our property portfolio. This role involves managing a range of property activities from community and commercial leasing to road discontinuances, ensuring the portfolio remains compliant, delivers best value, and supports service delivery.

The role includes identifying and implementing portfolio improvements, leading commercial negotiations, collaborating with stakeholders, mitigating risks, and driving value across the property portfolio.

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 detail-oriented property professional with experience managing leasing portfolios, negotiating agreements, and ensuring compliance with statutory and organisational requirements.  You have a strong focus on optimising asset performance while balancing financial outcomes with community needs.

You will take a hands-on approach to portfolio management, identifying and implementing improvements, leading commercial negotiations, collaborating closely with stakeholders, mitigating risks, and driving value across the portfolio.

What your experience might look like

• Manage Council’s property leasing and licensing portfolio and coordinate road discontinuance transactions to ensure compliance, optimise assets, and deliver balanced financial and community outcomes.
• Provide timely and expert advice on property matters to Council teams, partners, tenants, and customers.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the development and improvement of policies, processes, procedures, and standards for efficient property management.
• Assist the Head of Property and Leasing with budgeting and optimising financial resources for maximum return.

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 Wednesday 09 September 2026

*If you have applied in the last 6 months, you need not reapply*

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 , 

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.