Property Transaction Officer

THE ROLE

The Property Transaction Officer is responsible for the Purchase, Sale and Leasing of Land owned, controlled, or managed by Homes Victoria or the Secretary of the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. The role involves the Purchase, Sale, Leasing and completion of all administrative functions associated with the transaction and settlement of a property contract.

Are you:

Flexible and Accountable: adaptable; open to new ideas; show initiative; proactive and self-starting; seizes opportunities and acts upon them?
A team player: cooperative and work well with others in pursuit of team goals, who collaborates and shares information, with excellent communication skills, ensuring timely delivery of projects?
Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the Residential Tenancies Act, Victorian Government Land Transaction Policy, the role of the Valuer Generals Office and general property law?
Able to demonstrate skills in project management, property transactions and property administration?
Good at researching, preparing, and executing reports and briefings and/or technical specifications for property projects?
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

Support the full life cycle of projects to meet departmental objectives including project development and delivery, monitoring and evaluation.
Assist in the preparation and presentation of reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet, and agency submissions.
Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach.
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COVID-1+ VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-1+ vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-1+ vaccination status.

HOW TO APPLY

All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) portal.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

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