Who We Are

In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.

As caretakers for Melbourne’s water cycle, we care for water, life and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity.

Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, run through a backyard sprinkler, or kayak down the Yarra, we’re there. Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world’s cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home, just as we have for over 130 years.

If you value making it count, diving in with curiosity, and doing what’s right, you're in the right place.

About The Role

Join us as a Senior Property Officer (6-Month Contract)

Step into a key role where you’ll help shape how Melbourne Water manages its property portfolio. Working closely with the Property Leasing and Licensing Manager, you’ll proactively manage  leases and licences on Melbourne Water land, find new ways to generate income, ensure we meet our obligations, and keep things running smoothly with our service providers.

You’ll be at the heart of our property operations, balancing day-to-day management and making a real impact on how we use and care for our land.

• Liaise with internal and external customers and service providers to best utilise Melbourne Water land.
• Provide support to Leasing and Licensing team members in managing external customers and stakeholders related to Melbourne Water’s land transactions; while actively managing your assigned portfolio.
• Strategically monitor and manage internal and external stakeholders to deliver agreed projects in line with established targets and KPIs for each service.
• Manage and deliver on the daily activities of leasing and licensing management services (including Telco’s, Power Companies, etc.).
• Assisting with other property management functions (property management information systems) as required by the Manager.

About You

• Relevant property experience and knowledge in the areas of:
  • Reviewing lease and licence agreements and related documents;
  • Manage external providers; overseeing leases and licences in a government or related context;
  • Briefing, engaging and managing specialist service providers;
  • Application of relevant legislation;
  • Drafting and reviewing internal Policy and Process documents.
• Ability to develop and maintain a pragmatic and collaborative relationship with Melbourne Water’s staff, customers and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated organisational and growth mindset.
• Proven ability to manage projects, prioritise workflow, handle competing demands, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated health and safety skills with a sound understanding of site safety and experience with managing and identifying risks through Safe Work Method Statements.
• Financial management experience including experience using accounting software to enable monitoring of payments, managing within budgets and debtor management.
• Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to use judgment in identifying problems and appropriate solutions.
• Ability to interpret legal agreements and simplify complex terminology into plain English.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and initiating business, or process improvements.
• Highly competent with Microsoft Office, Geographical Information Systems (ESRI) and other internal software systems.
• Victorian driver’s license.

For more information, please review the attached position description: Senior Property Officer.pdf

Why Join Us

At Melbourne Water, we care about water and all life that springs from it.

Our people are fuelled by passion, and with safety at the forefront, we have an unwavering sense of purpose, and are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.

We walk the talk when it comes to flexible working – but that’s not all. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning permeates everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

Our long-standing commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people living with disability, mature age and young jobseekers from all cultures can apply with confidence knowing they are safe, affirmed, and celebrated.

If you’re curious, action-orientated, outcomes-focused, and care deeply for public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive an application and learn if you could be a great fit.

How To Apply

Click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Sunday 5th October at 11:55pm AEST