Acquisition Lead - Property

As our Acquisition Lead – Property you’ll drive the growth of Queensland’s container refund network by building a strong pipeline of commercial site opportunities. Reporting to our Acquisition and Growth Manager you’ll play a key part in stakeholder engagement, site identification, and shaping strategic decisions that expand the reach of the Containers for Change scheme.

Acquisition Lead - Property

About COEX:

COEX is the not-for-profit organisation appointed to manage and grow Queensland’s Containers for Change refund scheme. Since 2018, the organisation has kept over 12 billion containers out of landfill and returned more than $1 billion in 10c refunds to Queenslanders.

From driving sustainability and innovation to creating real impact in communities, the team is united by a shared commitment to increasing circularity outcomes and ensuring no container goes to waste. Watch the video below to hear from the COEX team and why they are proud to be part of the change.

Working at COEX EVP video:

https://youtu.be/Y1UcBr24_kk

The Role:

As our Acquisition Lead – Property you’ll drive the growth of Queensland’s container refund network by building a strong pipeline of commercial site opportunities. Reporting to our Acquisition and Growth Manager you’ll play a key part in stakeholder engagement, site identification, and shaping strategic decisions that expand the reach of the Containers for Change scheme.

• Engage with the Queensland real estate community to identify and develop new opportunities for container refund points
• Lead the expression of interest process end-to-end, from pipeline development through to evaluation and recommendation
• Partner with real estate professionals, charities, community groups, industry experts, and government to secure prime sites for depots, shopfronts, reverse vending machines, and bag drops
• Prepare reports, briefing notes, and presentations to inform executive decision-making and track project milestones
• Champion safety, compliance, governance, and continuous improvement across all acquisition activities

Who You Are: Our values are at the heart of our culture. We’re looking for people who share these and are eager to be part of a team that brings them to life. You share our passion for sustainability and bring:

• Proven experience in business development, property acquisition, or commercial real estate within agile environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build rapport across community, industry, government, and executive audiences
• Working knowledge of Queensland’s commercial/industrial property landscape and relevant regulatory considerations
• Commercial acumen with a track record of delivering outcomes in service-oriented or purpose-driven organisations
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities without compromising quality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing executive-level reports and presentations
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project, Asana) and the Microsoft Office suite
• Flexibility to travel across Queensland, including remote locations, with a current driver’s licence
• Experience in recycling, environmental or beverages industry is desirable. (Optional)
• Eligibility to hold a Blue Card
• Ability to obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal history check

What sets this company apart:

Container Exchange (COEX) is one of Queensland’s most impactful not-for-profits, dedicated to environmental stewardship through practical action. As custodians of the nationally recognised Containers for Change scheme, we work to reduce litter and maximise recycling rates across the state, creating positive environmental, social, and economic outcomes for individuals and communities.

Our values — transparency, respect, teamwork, positive contribution, and proactive engagement — are lived daily by our team. We offer flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance, along with ongoing training and development opportunities. At COEX, you’ll join passionate, knowledgeable colleagues working together to create lasting value beyond profit.

You will also demonstrate strong alignment to COEX’s values:

Be proactive – Value others – Work together – Contribute positively – Be transparent

We are committed to fostering a welcoming and equitable workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We encourage applicants from diverse communities including people with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to reach out if they have questions about the recruitment process or about working with us.

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If you're passionate about sustainability and want to grow your career with a purpose-led organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

COEX has been certified as a Great Place To Work® and recognised by Diversity Council Australia as an Inclusive Employer, reinforcing their commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive environment.

They are dedicated to fostering a welcoming workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive and encourage applications from diverse communities, including people with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Noah Young on +61 7 3032 2283 for a confidential discussion.