Legal & Conveyancing Specialist

13 hours ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Ausgrid Full time

Ausgrid – Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Overview

We're seeking a skilled Legal & Conveyancing Specialist to join our team delivering the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). The role manages all legal and transactional aspects relating to property acquisition, access rights, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will balance the needs of landowners, local communities, and project delivery teams to ensure timely and effective land access.

Responsibilities
  • Manage disposal and acquisition of property interests, including leases, licences, easements, and rights of carriageway or access.
  • Review contracts related to acquisition of property rights and provide legal insights to support strategic decisions.
  • Investigate and report on how statutes impact land access and project property requirements.
  • Assist with landowner engagement and property negotiations; maintain positive stakeholder relationships and facilitate timely land access.
  • Coordinate access requests, notices, and enquiries with landowners, project teams, and subcontractors.
  • Oversee implementation of Property Management Plans by subcontractors and third parties.
  • Liaise with government departments, councils, and external stakeholders to align expectations with project processes and compliance.
  • Maintain accurate property records and site-specific documentation; participate in regular project meetings with clients and subcontractors.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Tertiary qualifications (diploma level or higher) in Conveyancing, Law, Real Estate Contracts or a related discipline.
  • Extensive experience in the property sector with a strong background in property/legal management and conveyancing.
  • Prior exposure to property transactions and compliance within infrastructure projects or energy sectors is highly regarded.
  • Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present, negotiate, and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Understanding of legal aspects of property transactions; ability to analyse issues and provide practical advice.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with property or project management software.
  • Ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines; collaborative team player.
  • Knowledge of NSW Land Registry, Property laws and statutes (e.g., Conveyancing Act, Real Property Act, Native Title Act, and related legislation) is highly regarded.
Life at Ausgrid

We offer a range of benefits including salary packaging options, health insurance discounts, Fitness Passport access, and opportunities for study assistance, secondments, training, and mentorship.

Ausgrid supports a gender‑neutral parental leave policy and provides aged care support services to help you balance life and work commitments.

If you require support with your application or reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please contact our Talent Team at recruitment@ausgrid.com.au.

Additional information

Application close date: 18 September 2025 (subject to early closure)

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Legal and Project Management

Industries: Utilities and Energy Technology

Bar Beach, Newcastle and surrounding areas feature in related listings, with notices of new opportunities periodically posted.


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