Trainee Land Administration Officer

Trainee Land Administration Officer Temporary Full-Time (2 Years) Are you looking to kick start your career? Obtain a Nationally Recognised Qualification and valuable experience in Valuation and Property Development with a Traineeship at Lake Mac Council! Earn while you learn – Get paid while you study a Certificate IV in Legal Services and any additional electives that may be required to be completed from the Certificate IV in Property Services Gain valuable skills while being mentored by highly skilled professionals Make a difference and positively contribute to our community Lake Macquarie City Council is one of the largest employers of training positions in the Hunter region. The Trainee Land Administration Officer is part of Council's Early Careers program – designed to provide you with on-the-job experience, mentoring and support from highly skilled professionals, all while you complete a formal qualification. Additional benefits include paid course fees and paid study time while gaining valuable skills and experience. Earn while you learn and kick-start your career with Lake Mac Council! ABOUT THE JOB This Traineeship a two-year program, where we will support you to complete a Certificate IV Legal Services. As the Trainee Land Administration Officer you will gain technical knowledge, develop valuable skills and gain hands on experience in Valuation and Property Development with a focus on the acquisition, divestment, road closure, road leases and miscellaneous licenses on behalf of Council. In this role, we will support you to: Respond and assist as part of a team to referrals for comment or advice from other Council departments and undertake investigations to resolve complaints and answering queries raised by external parties. Assist the team in the identification of suitable development opportunities. Participate in the facilitation of the Property Referrals Meeting on a monthly basis, including preparation of meeting agenda and minutes. Investigate and assist with requests for road closure and their purchase (following closure), including liaison with regard to preparation of reports to Council; survey and plan endorsement and sale. Participate in the administration when purchasing or disposing of Council owned land, and the creation and or management of easements and other interests in land where required. Assist with the dedication and transfer of public roads, and the management of miscellaneous licence and lease agreements and road leases This position may involve travel to multiple areas within Lake Macquarie. You will be required to work 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Paid study time will be provided within your standard work hours. Read the position statement and capability framework to learn more. Candidates who have completed a Certificate IV in Legal Services or Certificate IV in Property Services qualification or higher may not be eligible to apply.

Lake Macquarie City Council is one of the largest employers of training positions in the Hunter region. The Trainee Land Administration Officer is part of Council's Early Careers program – designed to provide you with on-the-job experience, mentoring and support from highly skilled professionals, all while you complete a formal qualification.