Property Officer

Description:

Do you want to work for a values-based, emergency service organisation that puts the community at the centre of everything we do?
We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With over 51,000 volunteers CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees. We, embrace individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA.
To learn more about the Country Fire Authority (CFA), we invite you to visit our About Us page.
About the Role
Land and Building Services, within the Infrastructure Services Directorate, manages CFA's extensive real estate portfolio across Victoria. It oversees capital works, property procurement, facilities management, and asset maintenance to support CFA's emergency services.
The portfolio includes fire stations, workshops, training grounds, regional offices, emergency management facilities, and state headquarters.
Reporting to the Manager of Property Services, the Property Officer supports property acquisitions and disposals, HQ facility management, and property-related projects. This role is responsible for establishing leases for CFA fire stations and addressing the backlog of lease requests. It may also support other pending property matters as needed.
This role manages leases, property acquisitions, disposals, and facility management for CFA. It ensures timely transactions, meets financial targets, and maintains accurate property records. Responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, reporting to senior management, and providing expert advice on governance and planning while improving property information management.
About You
Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following• Qualifications in property management or a related real estate discipline and/or experience in real estate management.• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of property acquisitions and disposals transactions• Experience in property leasing• Demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate and deliver agreed outputs for property transactions• Ability to effectively manage financial resources• Good understanding and know ledge of policy and practice as it applies to real estate property management.• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills combined with strong business acumen applied to property transactions and negotiations• Ability to engage and build relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
Why choose CFA
• Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference• Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions • Growth Opportunities: Learning and development• Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements• Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services• Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations• Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways
Your Application
Click the 'apply' button to access our online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions.
When applying for a position with CFA, please submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrates your qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position.
Pre-employment Checks
Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who:• Successfully complete Reference Checks, a National Police History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check.
CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves. First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.
Applications close: 11:59pm 26th March 2025
If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively, email recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au
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