Our client is a leading real estate agency based in Queensland, with a strong presence in Brisbane and a commitment to building lasting community relationships. The team delivers exceptional service and consistently achieves outstanding results.

We are seeking a skilled sales associate to join our team, assisting the principal across the entire sales process from appraisals to settlement. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the principal with appointments and vendor communications

• Conducting database and appraisal follow-ups

• Attending open homes and private inspections (Saturday availability required)

• Writing effective property advertisements with strong written and verbal skills

• Delivering outstanding customer service throughout the sales process

The successful candidate will have:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in real estate sales

• A valid real estate salesperson certificate (QLD)

• A current driver’s licence

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Strong ambition, passion for real estate, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Flexible Work Environment – Hybrid Options To Support Work–Life Balance

• Career Growth Opportunities – Clear Pathways For Learning And Progression

• Rewarding Incentives – Enjoy KPI-Based Bonuses Plus Exciting Team Vacation Rewards

• Supportive, Collaborative Team – Work With A Positive And Encouraging Group

• Recognition And Development – Be Valued With Training And Mentoring

Apply Today And Don’t Miss Out On This Immediate Opportunity!

About Inner West Council

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $18.65/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

The Leasing and Property Officer will develop and implement best practice property portfolio management services to ensure that Council property contributes to the development of strategies, plans and budgets and is managed to optimise the performance of the portfolio assets and maximise financial and other benefits to Council, the community and facility users.

The position will collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and users to assist in the development and implementation of a Property and Land Strategy and an Affordable Housing Strategy that supports Council’s strategic objectives, commercial investments, service delivery and meets community needs and objectives.

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

Remuneration

$99,115.12 pa -$117.368.68 pa + 12% Superannuation

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications

1. This position requires commercial and business acumen and a high level of negotiation skills to coordinate and facilitate the management of Council’s property portfolio including, affordable housing, disposals, acquisitions, land management, leases, licenses, air space and community agreements, WHS reports, accommodation subsidies and grants,
2. The position will collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and users to assist in the development and implementation of a Property and Land Strategy and an Affordable Housing Strategy that supports Council’s strategic objectives, commercial investments, service delivery and meets community needs and objectives.
3. Demonstrated knowledge to manage properties and land registers in accordance with S8 Local Government Act (asset owner), Residential Tenancies Act and Strata Schemes Management Act.
4. Assist to develop and improve the Council’s partnerships with other levels of government, the private and non-for-profit housing and community service organisations to promote and implement best practice.
5. Tertiary degree level or industry-specific qualifications or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field of Property or Asset or Strata or Leasing Management and coordination.
6. Demonstrated experience in managing diversified property portfolios, experience in Project Management either the public or not-for-profit sectors with respect to real property transactions and including the establishment and/or management of community or affordable housing initiatives.
7. Excellent time management and negotiation skills to adapt to shifting priorities and competing deadlines.

Enquiries

Scott Mullen, Strategic Investments & Property Manager on 9392 5741
Rocco Sergi, Coordinator Strategic Investments & Properties on 9392 5882

Closing Date

Sunday 2nd November 2025, 11:30PM

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How to Apply

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.

This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.

Reasonable Adjustment Assistance

IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please Click here for more information on reasonable adjustments