Property Development Lead 

• Salary Range Band 8 $130,108 - $145,807 plus 12% Super
• An ongoing full time role within the iconic City of Port Phillip
• Based in St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements possible 

About the Organisation 

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees. We deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued.

About the Role

Join a team that comes together to deliver major improvement to Council’s extensive property portfolio. This exciting role will challenge you to use your specialist knowledge and problem solving skills to deal with unique property challenges that come with being one of the most well-known and iconic landscapes within Australia. Each day you will work on projects and transactions that are varied, complex and make a valued and important community impact.

Duties

• Lead, coach and develop a small, high impact team.
• Deliver real estate development projects – from conceptualisation to completion.
• Foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Lead or contribute to due diligence, the identification of development options, feasibility analysis, stakeholder engagement, and planning approvals.
• Work alongside the team to provide quality advice to the Council – including the Executive Leadership Team.

What we’d love to find in you

• You’ll be commercially astute.
• You’ll have a strategic mindset.
• Your experience in property development, major infrastructure projects, or optimising large, complex property portfolios will support your success.
• You are adept at producing high stakes outputs – including board or senior executive level papers, presentations, and strategic advice – that facilitate rapid decision making.
• Being degree or diploma educated – in property or similar. 

Culture 

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community. 

Benefits

• We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs. 
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations      

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia,                                                       
• Sufficient proof of their identity,
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).  
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.

How to Apply

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In reviewing your application we will consider how it addresses the Key Selection Criteria (outlined on the last page of the Position Description). We therefore strongly encourage you to address each Key Selection Criterion in your cover letter.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Anthony Savenkov, Head of Real Estate Portfolio, on phone 0466 163 302, or via email anthony.savenkov@portphillip.vic.gov.au.

Applications close midnight on Sunday 24 May 2026.

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Yass Mustafa (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on phone 0468 576 806 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au