Manager Property Acquisition Delivery

Manager Property Acquisition Delivery

About Inland Rail

Inland Rail Pty Ltd is delivering a 1,600km freight line that is transforming how goods are moved around Australia. When fully operational, Inland Rail will connect Melbourne to Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. As one of the largest infrastructure projects in Australia, Inland Rail is helping to address the nation's future freight needs and meet the demands of our growing population.

Delivering Inland Rail will help shift more goods onto rail which means safer, less congested roads and fewer emissions and a more resilient and sustainable national freight network.

More information relating to the project can be found here: Inland Rail

About the opportunity

Join the Inland Rail Property Group as a Manager Property Acquisition Delivery, where you'll lead a team of professionals delivering strategic land acquisition outcomes across NSW and QLD. This is a pivotal leadership role driving complex negotiations, stakeholder engagement, and governance excellence to support one of Australia's most significant infrastructure programs.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead a team of property professionals and manage external service providers (valuers, legal, acquisition support).
• Provide expert advice on acquisition strategy, policy, and planning to the Property Program Director.
• Oversee governance, compliance, and continuous improvement of acquisition processes.
• Develop and execute property acquisition strategies at program, project, and case levels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, government agencies, and stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment between Inland Rail and ARTC objectives in land acquisition activities.
• Prepare high-level reporting including dashboards and board papers

About you

The successful candidate will be an experienced property acquisition professional with demonstrated experience in leading complex land acquisition programs within major infrastructure or government settings. You will possess a deep understanding of relevant legislation and just terms principles, alongside strong strategic planning, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement capabilities. Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and external service providers is essential, as is the ability to operate effectively at senior levels and influence across diverse stakeholder environments.

Additionally, you should be able to demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualified (degree qualification in technical, legal, property or other relevant discipline)
• Knowledge of and experience in the preparation and execution of contracts for property dealings.
• Experience in real estate valuation, negotiations for land acquisition and/or compulsory acquisition of land.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of appropriate commercial and legal treatments for property contract development.

What you'll be joining

• You will join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia.
• This project will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment, boosting regional economies and communities right along the alignment.
• Inland Rail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like to see these numbers grow.
• Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the Art office embracing flexible working conditions.

Our Organisation and Culture

The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture.

At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. Inland Rail is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.

All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.

Apply Now

If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.

Applications close: 26/09/25

Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don't delay your application.