Property Officer - Early Childhood Facilities

About the role

The Property Officer supports the planning and delivery of early childhood facilities through property site reviews, risk identification and advice on property matters. The role manages site review processes, leases and licences, supports stakeholders and coordinates maintenance requests and operational activities across branches. It is a fixed-term, full-time position within the Early Childhood Operations team of the Property Branch at the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA), reporting to the Manager, Early Childhood Operations.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out property-focused site reviews for kindergartens on school sites, modular kindergartens and early learning and childcare centres, advising on title analysis, restrictive covenants, easements, caveats, native title, subdivisions and Crown land
• Manage the system and process of property site reviews, supporting and educating stakeholders so property matters are understood at planning and delivery phases
• Implement and manage leases and licences for department-owned early childhood facilities
• Respond to daily maintenance requests, define lease responsibilities and coordinate operational activities across branches
• Provide timely advice and specialist support to other VSBA areas on the Best Start Best Life Program

Required profile

• Strong working knowledge of property and development
• Excellent stakeholder management, attention to detail and communication skills
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a high volume of projects

Work expectations: 3 days per week in the office, 2 days remote, in line with the VPS Agreement 2024. Applications close 11 November 2026 and require a current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria; a response to the KSC is welcome in a separate document.