The Property section provides vision, direction and strategic leadership for all property matters for TMR. We predominantly acquire and manage TMR's property for future infrastructure projects and also look after leases in the eight state boat harbours, Rail Trails along the rail corridors and commercial opportunities on TMR-owned land.

Job details

In the role of Senior Advisor (Property Management) you will actively contribute to the management of the Department of Transport and Main Road's Leasing Portfolio, including the Boat Harbour commercial leasing, Roadside Advertising, Telecommunication and TransLink portfolios (Property Portfolio) ensuring a return on investment to the T MR (approximately $13.5 million annually). You will provide technical advice to both internal and external clients, proactively manage existing agreements and negotiate new agreements, comply with legalisation and policy and ensure a return on investment.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Effectively manage the Property Portfolio including the provision of strategic and technical advice in relation to all aspects of the portfolio, assets and resources.
• Actively lead complex and sensitive negotiations with respect to lease and licence agreements including new agreements, renewals, consents and amendments to ensure legal compliance, adherence to department policy and the adequate protection of state assets.
• Set rents at the commencement of a tenancy that are consistent with the current market levels and in line with the department's rental policy and the Queensland Government Land Transaction Policy.
• Manage rent reviews and lease renewals (including rental arrears) to ensure they are applied on time and at the correct rate in accordance with the terms and conditions of the lease or licence.
• Identify, develop and recommend innovative procedures that support and improve the efficiency of the Leasing Portfolio, also advise and assist subordinate staff in operational procedures to ensure compliance with government policy and legislative requirements

We recognise and celebrate that everyone is unique and seek the applicant best suited to the role. We will assess your experience, knowledge and acquired skills, as well as your potential for development and your personal qualities.

Requirements of the role:

• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to prepare high level correspondence and documentation on a broad range of property management issues
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and provide leadership, coaching and support to other team members.
• Have relevant experience or qualifications in property and/or commercial leasing.
• Ability to maintain a high standard of practice through governance and risk management

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

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Documents

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• applicant-guide (PDF, 203KB)
  
  
  576268 24 - Role Description (Word, 515KB)