Your New Role:

We are seeking a motivated and organised Property Officer to join our Commercial Business team. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative and customer service skills who has an interest in property, facilities, leasing, or local government operations.

As the Property Officer, you will support the administration and management of Council-owned and managed properties. You will assist with leases and licences, contractor coordination, maintenance activities, compliance processes, customer enquiries, and a range of operational and administrative tasks across the property portfolio.

Working closely with the Senior Property Manager and Property Coordinator, you’ll contribute to the efficient management of community and commercial assets while delivering high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders.

For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certificate III or IV in Business Administration, Property Services, Local Government, Project or Contract Administration, or relevant experience.
• Strong administration and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience supporting procurement, contractors, or project administration activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn and use multiple specialised software systems.

Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.

We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.8 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.

As the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy:

• A permanent full-time position, 35 hour work week.
• Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO).
• Weekly salary of $1,309.01 to $1,473.28 (plus superannuation).
• Generous leave entitlements, including access to Long Service Leave after five years.
• A working environment focussed on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs.
• Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• Novated Leasing and salary packaging options.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow!
• A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.

Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:

• A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and
• Your current resume.

Applications Close: COB Wednesday, 10 June 2026.

Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Have questions? Please contact Liesa Davies, Group Manager Commercial Business, for a confidential discussion on Ph: 0491 337 990.

Please Note: Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates.

If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au

Thank you and good luck with your application.

Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.