Key role supporting land access and acquisition negotiations - including procurement activities and contract variations - for the Victorian section of VNI West - a 190 km electricity transmission line.
The Opportunity
This role will support the Lead – Land & Property to lead land access and acquisition negotiations (including procurement activities and contract variations) for the Victorian section of VNI West - a 190 km electricity transmission line. It will work with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver required outcomes to cost, quality and time expectations.
What you will deliver
- Supporting the Lead – Land & Property in leading a team of consultants, the role is responsible for the negotiation of easement and freehold access and acquisition for the 190 km Victorian section of VNI West
- Supporting the Lead – Land & Property in leading interactions with land owners, local and State authorities, departments, and entities and other stakeholders on the strategy, cost, scope, and implementation of land access and acquisition of easements and freehold for the VNI West transmission line
- Work with and co-ordinate activities with other VNI West streams (technical design, Stakeholder and Planning and Environment) to deliver and meet quality, cost and time requirements and the overall VNI West objectives
- Provide regular status reports and communications on the project, impacts and issues to stakeholders. Escalate through appropriate channels where required.
- Coordinates the activities of other commercial/legal staff (including consultants).
What you will bring
- Prior experience in a similar land acquisition role on a major project is highly desirable.
- Experience in procuring and undertaking / managing land acquisition and negotiations in infrastructure projects involving specialised land/environmental and stakeholder engagements across departments and external stakeholders. Knowledge of the energy sector, including both industry and regulatory matters will be highly regarded.
- Strong understanding of standard commercial principles/strategies for large infrastructure projects.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders within and across project teams. Prior experience working with jurisdictional stakeholders (e.g. State/Federal bodies) will be highly regarded.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Ability to prepare and delivery high quality communications suitable for management and external stakeholders (both written and verbal)
What we offer you
We are committed to creating a workplace that inspires and engages you. Joining our new organisation as it establishes its footprint empowers and provides you with the opportunity to influence and shape our culture
Other relevant information
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check. To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. This role is only available to Australian/New Zealand citizens or Australian Permanent Residents.
How to Apply
This is a 12 month fixed term role. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. Hybrid work arrangements available. To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience. Salary range is $116,413-$140,489 starting in May.
Applications close on Friday 1st May 2026.