Property Compliance Manager

Salary:

$143353 - 160642

/ Year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Sydney - NSW

Industry:

Professional

Reference:

3915946

Contact Name:

Esme Lynch

Contact Email:

esme@publicsectorpeople.com.au

Date Published:

07-May-2025

Property Compliance Manager
Location: Sydney, NSW
Salary: Band 7 with Salary range $143,353 - $160,642 + Super
Work Type: Full Time, Permanent
Public Sector People on behalf of City of Sydney

Drive asset compliance and excellence in property management across one of Australia’s most iconic city councils.

Public Sector People is proud to partner with the City of Sydney to recruit a Property Compliance Manager. This is a brand-new role, giving the successful candidate a unique opportunity to shape the position from the ground up, build frameworks, and truly make it their own.

This pivotal role offers the opportunity to lead compliance for the city owned and operated property portfolio that includes Town Halls, aquatic centres, heritage assets, commercial buildings, and community facilities.

Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Business Services Manager, you will take ownership of:

Ensuring ongoing operational compliance of over 220 building properties with federal, state, and local health, safety, fire, building and environmental laws.
A significant part of the role is leading fire compliance management—ensuring risk management with, AFSS adherence to fire safety regulations, and rectification of non-compliant assets.
Other aspects of the role will include compliance relating to: cooling towers, electrical circuit breakers, lifts, hazmat, backflows, kitchen exhausts, TMVs, pressure vessels, high risk works and other regulatory items.
Establishing and monitoring compliance KPIs, managing audits, and developing action plans for improvement.
Enhancing the compliance reporting framework to ensure transparency and alignment with regulatory standards.
Overseeing documentation management, risk mitigation strategies, and proactive compliance planning.
Collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to maintain high compliance standards across operations.

You’ll Bring:

Tertiary qualifications in Property, Facility Management, Law, or a related field (certifications in property compliance/fire safety are highly desirable).
Demonstrated expertise in fire compliance and risk management, including inspection processes and legislative interpretation.
A strong administrative background with proven experience maintaining compliance documentation and preparing high-quality reports for senior leadership and regulators.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Proven ability to influence and negotiate effectively, lead audits, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Strong technology skills including the use of compliance management systems.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach to delivering outcomes.

Why Work at City of Sydney?

High-impact role in one of Australia’s most progressive local governments.
Manage a unique and diverse property portfolio of national significance.
Work within a values-driven, inclusive and purpose-led culture.
Join a team committed to safety, transparency, and service excellence.
Be the first to lead this newly created function - an exciting opportunity to design strategic pathways, embed effective systems, and influence long-term impact.

Apply now to lead a core compliance function that shapes the safety and sustainability of Sydney’s built environment.

Reach out to Esme Lynch at Public Sector People on 0413 282 765 today. Alternatively, please email esme@publicsectorpeople.com.au.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, 22nd May 2025.

Please note, recruitment activity will begin prior to the closing date.

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