Land Acquisitions Manager

1 day ago

Melbourne, Australia Melbourne Water Full time

**Job Number**:
979090

**Work type**:
Permanent Full Time

**Location**:
Melbourne - Docklands

**Categories**:
Other, Property

**Who we are**:
In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.

As caretakers for Melbourne’s water cycle, we care for water, life and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity.

Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, run through a yard sprinkler, or kayak down the Yarra—we’re there. Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world’s cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home —just as we have for over 130 years.

If you value making it count, diving in with curiosity, and doing what’s right, you're in the right place.

**About the Role**:
Reporting to the Senior Manager Property, this is a pivotal role within the Property team. As the Land Acquisitions Manager you will be responsible for providing advice to the business in relation to the acquisition of land and general property matters.

This role will suit someone with vast land acquisition experience and excellent negotiation skills with proven ability to facilitate mutually agreed outcomes.

Within this niche role you will analyse and evaluate specialist technical reports and studies to ensure appropriate decision making for land acquisition projects. Brief legal counsel and barristers and other specialists in land acquisition litigation matters in the Supreme Court, VCAT or other court proceedings.

**About you**:

- Tertiary qualification in land valuation or another property related equivalent.
- Detailed knowledge of Government Policy in relation to the purchase, compulsory acquisition and sale of land.
- Detailed knowledge on the Land Acquisitions and Compensation Act and Planning and Environment Act.
- Strong Project Management skills of complex, high risk and high profile land acquisition projects including management of litigation cases.
- Comprehensive experience of compulsory and negotiated acquisition of land and the process of compliance with legislation and policy relating to acquiring authorities.

For more information please review the Role Mandate: Role Mandate Land Acquisitions Manager.pdf

**Why join us**:
At Melbourne Water, we care about water and all life that springs from it.

Our people are fuelled by passion, and with safety at the forefront, we have an unwavering sense of purpose, and are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.

We walk the talk when it comes to flexible working - but that’s not all. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning permeates everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

**How to Apply**:
Closing date: Sunday 22nd September 2024 at 11:55pm AEST

**Advertised**:
06 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

**Closing**:
22 Sep 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

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