Property & Tenements Advisor

Are you an emerging or experienced professional with a deep understanding of Australian mining legislation? Join our team at Yancoal- Help administer Yancoal’s multi-jurisdiction Property & Tenements portfolio.
- Full time permanent opportunity with generous well-being program
- Based in Newcastle CBD, Hybrid working available.

**Who are we?**:
Welcome to Yancoal. For nearly 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. With over 4,500 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. From engineers to operators, business and environmental professionals, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, marketers and beyond - we are proud of our people and everything we achieve together as One Yancoal. Yancoal Australia now owns, operates, or participates in nine producing coal mines across NSW, Queensland, and Western Australia.

**What does your daily life look like at Yancoal?**:

- As the Property & Tenements Advisor you will provide support to the Manager - Property & Tenements (and Property & Tenements Team) in administering Yancoal’ s Australian property and tenements portfolio to ensure compliance, reporting and renewal obligations are understood, documented, tracked, and dealt with in a timely manner.
- Your responsibilities include:
- Maintain awareness of all property and tenement legislative, statutory and policy requirements for NSW, WA, and QLD mining projects
- Maintain and implement various property agreements (boundary interactions, overlapping tenements etc.)
- Maintain and manage Property & Tenement statutory obligations
- Support Manager - Property & Tenements in securing new property agreements as required
- Support Manager - Property & Tenement secure Native Title agreements
- Liaison and coordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders, including government, landholders, and the community.
- Support Manager - Property & Tenements in preparation of Industry and Government submissions on emerging policy and legislation changes in relation to relevant Property & Tenement matters.

**What do you need to be successful in the role?**:

- To be successful in the role you will require the following skills:

- Qualifications:
- Degree in Law, Property Development, Business Management, Environmental Planning, Geology or similar is preferred.
- Valid driver’s licence

Skills & Knowledge:
- Strong planning, organising and coordination skills.
- Commercial focus / business acumen.
- Strong analytical skills and highly numerate.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to liaise effectively with external and internal stakeholders at all levels.
- High level of computer literacy including - Microsoft office suite of programs
- Familiarity with tenement management obligations
- Familiarity with land access and general property agreements
- Familiarity with Native Title (desirable)
- Familiarity with GIS systems (desirable)

**Experience**:
- 3 - 5 years’ experience in property and/or mining tenures preferred
- Experience in obtaining of statutory approvals for mining projects would be advantageous.
- Experience in negotiating and drafting property or commercial agreements such as licences and land access arrangements is desirable.

**Benefits**:

- We offer competitive remuneration packages for our roles.- A vast range of retail discounts including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants.
- Subsidised corporate health insurance for you and your family.
- Financial assistance and study leave for relevant qualifications.
- 18 weeks paid parental leave with no waiting period.
- Multiple types of flexible work arrangements
- Access to financial advice from a leading bank
- Salary Continuance and Life Insurance Cover
- Salary sacrifices options, Service recognition rewards, Employee Assistance Programs

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