Land Access Advisor

Primary Location

Melbourne, VIC
Job Description Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Land Access Advisor to join Service Stream in our Collins Street office.
About the Role

Service Stream’s Telecommunications division are currently seeking a Land Access Advisor to join our growing company. You will be responsible for ensuring that all projects are undertaken in compliance with the company’s legal obligations under relevant Commonwealth and State Legislation, including the Telecommunications Act 1997

Nature of position: Permanent, Full Time

Location: Collins Street, VIC

Reporting Line: Senior Land Access Advisor/ Team Lead - Land Access and Stakeholder Engagement

Key Responsibilities
- Action projects in prescribed project management software within designated time frames
- Effective communication is a large aspect of this role.
- Escalate to and manage external consultants when statutory approvals are assessed to be required.
- Issue project legal documents to stakeholders and assess legal and contractual requirements
- Liaise constantly with external stakeholders, Councils and other government bodies and authorities.
- Liaise with government and private authorities and private individuals affected by proposed projects
- Manage own allocated work from start to finish ensuring all work processed with in the allowed turn-around time.
- Understand and comply with all Telecommunication and relevant Commonwealth/State Legislation and Local government planning regulations.
- Understand and create Environmental and Heritage Due Diligence Reports assessing all projects in accordance with the statutory requirements set out in the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) utilizing numerous database resources
- Verify project works to be undertaken in association to potential impact on property, planning and environment in line with contractual and legal requirements

This opportunity will suit a highly motivated and outcome driven individual who has a passion for delivering positive client outcomes, and a knack for effective stakeholder engagement.

About You
- Courteous stakeholder communications skills.
- Have/acquire knowledge of business software, database/project management systems.
- Project/Construction/Environmental background/experience
- Previous Experience with Telecommunications/Construction Access Compliance Procedures/Planning procedures is highly desirable.
- Initiative - Ability to self-assign/self-manage workload - work autonomously and responsibly.
- Excellent liaison/communication/writing skills.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Problem solving, adaptability.
- Highly organized and responsible - effective time management and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability and open to learning/developing in the role.
- Work as an effective and supportive team player.

About Us

Service Stream, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading national service provider to develop and operate Australia's essential communications, energy and water networks in the telecommunications, utilities and transport industries. We specialise in the design, construction and maintenance of new and existing networks, and deliver end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions on behalf of our blue-chip client base.
- Service Stream is an equal opportunity employer who believes diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and benefits our people, clients, and communities._
- We are committed to cultivate an inclusive and high-performing culture where our people thrive and are proud to bring their whole selves to work, inspiring a respectful and inclusive environment._
- Service Stream encourages and welcomes the opportunity for applicants to share their lived experiences._
- Service Stream does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from external Recruitment or Labour Hire Companies._
Department

Construction

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