Land Strategy and Acquisitions Manager

2 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Hickinbotham Group Full time

Hickinbotham is one of South Australia’s most successful and diversified companies. With 70 years of family ownership and a reputation for excellence and innovation, the Group’s interests include SA’s largest residential building and development business, mortgage broking, spirit production and sales, and life sciences.

 

We are seeking a Land Strategy and Acquisitions Manager to join our high-performing team in our contemporary office near the Adelaide CBD. You will be an “A” player, who brings a pragmatic, can-do attitude and excellent interpersonal skills. You will be responsible for the active growth and management of our development land portfolio. Developing, implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of land acquisition and tenure strategies, standards and processes to meet operational goals and legislative requirements forms a key part of the scope of this role. 

 

We value our high-energy, professional workplace and we are dedicated to delivering value across the Group’s business units through our commitment to “lean” and continuous improvement.  High performance, accountability, humility, and outstanding customer outcomes are non-negotiable aspects of our culture

 

As a motivated and driven self-starter, you will have the ability to work with minimal supervision while adapting and thriving in a fast paced and demanding environment.

 

 

Key responsibilities of this challenging and rewarding role include working with the Managing Director and the broader land team to:

  • Develop and manage the Group’s strategic land acquisition program
  • Identify strategic greenfield sites for purchase
  • Develop, build and enhance strong relationships and engagement with landowners and Government authorities
  • Prepare feasibility studies and business cases for projects, evaluating the profitability of potential acquisitions and presenting recommendations
  • Liaising with government authorities, consultants and contractors to drive progress
  • Structuring and negotiating land purchase contracts with landowners or their representatives, including terms and conditions, purchase price and contingencies
  • Conducting due diligence on potential acquisitions, including title searches and zoning and planning reviews

 

Together with being reliable, loyal and trustworthy, it is essential that you have the following attributes:

  • Experience in land development and the construction industry
  • A desire to learn and embrace the “lean” culture of the Group
  • Ability to be both a team player and a leader
  • Curious and tenacious, with a desire to get to the bottom of issues
  • Maturity, professionalism, and confidence
  • A proven ability to think critically, problem-solve and recommend common sense, practical solutions
  • Attention to detail, superior organisation skills and a focus on results
  • The ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities without loss of composure
  • Capability to get things done quickly without forsaking accuracy
  • Demonstrated ability to be proactive and use initiative
  • The ability to maintain absolute discretion and confidentiality
  • A positive outlook and high EQ
  • A professional approach to interactions with colleagues, clients and associates
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills

 

If this is you, and you want to reach your full potential while working with the best, this role offers an exciting career opportunity in a professional, corporate environment where your hard work and dedication will be genuinely acknowledged and rewarded.

A remuneration package commensurate with experience and ability will be offered to the successful candidate.

 


A relocation package will be offered to the successful candidate.

 

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