Land Acquisition Specialist

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Department of Transport and Planning Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Ongoing - Full Time

Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning

**Salary**: $177,488 - $241,387

Occupation: Land Management

Reference: 3943

**About the Role**

The Land Acquisition Specialist offers land acquisition services to the Division’s partners, including the Department of Transport and Planning, Level Crossing Removal Project, Major Roads Project Victoria (including Westgate Tunnel and North East Link Projects), Metro Tunnel Project, and SRLA. They provide expert advice and strategy on property issues affecting project planning and delivery, such as compulsory acquisitions, lease negotiations, purchases, temporary occupations, underground strata divestments, and Planning and Environment Act claims.

**To access the Position Description, please click here.**

**Position Outcomes**

The position involves providing expert advice on land transaction laws, legislation, and policies to support decision-making and risk management. It includes providing guidance and directly managing complex land and compensation negotiations, interacting with landowners and stakeholders, preparing necessary documents, handling compensation offers, managing risks, and resolving disputes according to relevant legislation and policies. The role involves high levels of project planning, mentoring and training staff on government land transaction processes, leading efforts to improve divisional processes and policies, and promoting a safe, inclusive, and flexible team environment. Additionally, it role requires strong leadership to motivate and engage staff, ensuring a positive work environment with clear performance expectations.

**Qualifications and Experience**

**Desirable**
- A relevant tertiary degree would be well regarded.
- Extensive experience in compulsory land acquisition & government land assembly
- Extensive experience in project planning and delivery

**What we offer**
- Meaningful work shaping transportation systems and urban planning
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Collaboration and teamwork with diverse stakeholders
- Impact on the community's quality of life
- Work-life balance initiatives and flexible work arrangements
- Competitive remuneration and benefits packages
- Professional networking opportunities

**Culture Value**

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

**How to Apply**

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