Property and Leasing Officer

This is a permanent full-time position commencing July 2026

Education Business Services (EBS) provides professional business services and operational support to Western Australian public schools, statutory boards and Department divisions across finance, information and communication technologies (ICT) and infrastructure. EBS is committed to delivering responsive, flexible, transparent, accountable and collaborative services that strengthen organisational capability and support the delivery of high-quality education outcomes.

Within EBS, the Infrastructure Division is responsible for the planning, provision and management of educational facilities, including land planning, asset management, capital works and maintenance programs. The Infrastructure Operations Directorate supports schools through property management, lease and shared-use arrangements, security and emergency management, environmental services and management of the WA Schools Public Private Partnership (PPP) contract.

The Role

Infrastructure Operations manages a large and diverse portfolio of properties. The portfolio varies in both the complexity of the arrangements and the types of use of the property. In this role, you will manage the establishment, renewal, variation, extension and surrender of departmental property leases and licences, ensuring compliance with lease conditions, policies and regulatory requirements. In doing this, you will need to liaise effectively and develop recommendations. You will also need to attend meetings and visit the properties assigned to you. You will also conduct research and analysis to support business cases, ministerial responses and informed decision-making on leasing arrangements

There may also be a need to coordinate or arrange property maintenance, office fit-outs, surplus property management and end-of-lease processes, including inspections, reinstatement works, utility updates and financial reconciliations.

You will also provide specialist advice and subject-matter expertise to internal stakeholders, landlords, lessees and licence holders on lease obligations, dispute resolution and property management matters. Liaison with schools, landlords and departmental representatives to negotiate lease arrangements, maintain effective stakeholder relationships and support customer-focused service delivery across the portfolio will also be a part of the role.

You will also be required to support branch operations by contributing to team objectives, change management initiatives and continuous improvement activities. Furthermore, you will participate in cross-functional committees and collaborative projects while promoting a safe, inclusive and high-performing work environment aligned with organisational goals and service standards.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
• Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Paul Hemmings, Principal Consultant, Leasing on (08) 9264 5109 or by emailing Paul.Hemmings@education.wa.edu.au

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
• hold or obtain a current Western Australian ‘C’ Class drivers licence
• undertake travel throughout metropolitan and regional locations as required

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF: 1. Demonstrated experience in property lease and licence management and providing specialist and technical advice to lessees, licence holders and landlords. 2. Demonstrated experience in property or facilities management. 3. Demonstrated sound skills and experience in managing competing demands across multiple and diverse tasks including setting and achieving Branch and/or client priorities within agreed timelines. 4. Demonstrated sound interpersonal and verbal communication skills including the ability to establish and maintain good client relationships, undertake consultation and negotiation and provide effective and efficient client services. 5. Demonstrated sound written communication skills including the ability to write clearly and succinctly. 6. Demonstrated sound analytical and conceptual skills to provide innovative solutions to complex problems.