Senior Property Consultant

About the Company

SA Water is a successful, modern water utility wholly owned by the Government of South Australia. We employ more than 1,700 people across a broad range of disciplines who operate more than $14 billion worth of infrastructure to deliver essential water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million South Australians.

We operate in a geographically and climatically diverse service area, with sites and locations from Ceduna through to Port Augusta, the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, across to the Riverland, down to Mount Gambier, and most places in between.

Our strength and expertise have been shaped by our history. For more than 165 years, South Australians have depended on us to innovate and deliver efficient and sustainable water services. With nationally and internationally recognised industry expertise, we’re focused on understanding and meeting our customers’ expectations.

As well as safely delivering smart and reliable services for our customers of today, we innovate to shape the water solutions of the future that will support thriving economies and healthy communities.

We are driven by our values; we value our people, we do work that matters, we keep it real, we know that our work has impact, and we are future focussed. Staying true to our values ensures that we consistently deliver positive outcomes for all South Australians.

About the job

In the role of Senior Property Consultant, you will be responsible for providing expert advice and leadership across property solutions and operations. This includes negotiating and managing complex transactions such as acquisitions, disposals, leases and licences while delivering strategic and commercial input into business planning and decision-making. You will lead the provision of property services for several projects, ensuring consistency, professionalism and alignment with organisational goals. On the operational side, you will provide timely and practical property advice to internal stakeholders, ensuring assets are acquired, disposed or managed in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. You will also assist in project delivery, as a property expert, who will arrange market-based valuations, review valuation reports, provide expert advice, cost estimates and project options.

About the Person

You will be an experienced property professional with a strong track record in managing complex property matters, from acquisitions and disposals through to leases, licences and land access arrangements. Your background will ideally include working within regulatory or compliance-driven environments, where you’ve demonstrated sound judgement, commercial acumen and the ability to balance risks with business needs.

Skilled in negotiation and stakeholder management, hold the confidence to influence outcomes and provide trusted advice at all levels. Your ability to communicate clearly, resolve disputes and build strong relationships will set you apart, while your attention to detail ensures property assets are managed strategically and responsibly.

About Customer, Community and Engagement

The Customer, Community and Engagement group drives customer outcomes by delivering exceptional experiences and tailored solutions that grow business, revenue, and the state economy, while actively engaging with communities, and collecting valuable feedback.

In addition, your responsibilities will include:

Fostering trust with our people, customers and community by providing expert advice and service that ensure we effectively communicate and engage audiences with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia, every day.

You will:

- Lead complex and sensitive negotiations with external stakeholders regarding acquisition of land, disposal of land, leasing of land, easements and other property operations to ensure commercial and customer-focused outcomes.
- Undertake/facilitate market-based valuations, review reports, provide expert advice, cost estimates and project options
- Conduct investigations to identify surplus land and commercial opportunities from property portfolio
- Identify commercial opportunities to lease property
- Lead negotiations and risk assessments to secure commercial terms
- Manage internal and external briefs and provide clear writing communications
- Support resolution of complex issues and enquiries by providing commercial advice and negotiation.

Your success in this role will come from:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in business/property/management or related field.
- Demonstrated ability to research and interpret complex information to develop strategies, policies and solutions.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform valuation of land and easements.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong knowledge of contract law, property law, and relevant Property legislation.

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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