Part time (0.6 FTE)
Fixed Term, until April 2026
Band 6, $88,515 pa (pro-rata) + Super
Closing date: 12pm on Monday 17 November 2025
Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.
Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.
The role
Key responsibilities undertaken by the Property Officer include:
- Assist in maintenance programs in liaison with the relevant Council departments and building tenants
- Monitor projects and works expenditure to ensure that final costs are within budget constraints
- Assist with contract management for the Maldon Caravan Park, to include (but not limited to) the management of the care-takers contract
- Assist the Property Portfolio Coordinator with issuing and renewal of property leases and licenses, and with property management
Our ideal candidate
To be successful in this role you will have:
- relevant experience and qualifications
- proficient in the use of computer software including Microsoft office suite
- excellent verbal communication skills and well-developed written communication skills
- familiarity with budgeting and relevant accounting financial procedures
Benefits
- Annual salary increases
- Hybrid working options – work from home and the office
- Access to Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families
- Generous leave provisions
- Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities
Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.
Contact
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Lynne Williamson, Property Portfolio Coordinator, on (03) 5471 1700.
How to apply
Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.
Please ensure your application includes:
- A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position
- A copy of your current resume
- Responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description
Additional information
Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.
Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.
For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.