Acquisition Case Manager

Department of Transport and Planning; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport and Planning in Melbourne is seeking an Acquisition Case Manager to oversee land acquisitions and related government transactions. You will manage negotiations from start to settlement, ensuring compliance with legislation and project deadlines.

The role requires strong communication, stakeholder management and record-keeping, with the ability to plan, prioritise and solve complex issues in a high-volume government environment.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge in land acquisition, property, legal, planning, or related field; a relevant tertiary qualification highly regarded.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and deliver complex projects with multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills in a government context.
• Critical thinking to analyse issues and make informed decisions under policy guidance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compulsory land acquisitions and related government land transactions.
• Manage negotiations from start to settlement in line with legislation and deadlines.
• Support dispute resolution and drive process improvements while maintaining safe, inclusive team operations.

Skills

Land transactions

Compensation matters

Stakeholder management

Planning and prioritisation

Analytical thinking

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

Title: Acquisition Case Manager
Requisition ID: 11748
Work Type: Ongoing Full Time
Fixed Term Period: Not Applicable
Location: Melbourne - CBD
Date Posted: 14 Sept 2026

About The Role

Acquisition Case Managers oversee compulsory land acquisitions and other government land transactions, including leases, licences, purchases, temporary occupations, underground strata matters and compensation claims. They manage cases for government infrastructure projects, handling land and compensation negotiations from start to settlement in line with legislation, policies and project deadlines.

The role requires strong communication, stakeholder management and record-keeping skills, as well as the ability to plan, prioritise and solve complex issues in a high-volume environment. Acquisition Case Managers build trusted relationships, support dispute resolution, drive process improvements, and promote safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.

What we're looking for (Selection Criteria)

You’re Someone Who

• Has experience managing land transactions and compensation matters, with a strong understanding of relevant legislation, acquisition processes and risk management.
• Can plan, coordinate and deliver complex projects, effectively managing competing priorities and ensuring outcomes are achieved on time.
• Builds strong stakeholder relationships, communicates with empathy and professionalism, and works collaboratively to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Uses critical thinking and sound judgement to analyse issues, solve complex problems and make informed decisions in a legislative and policy-driven environment.
• Drives continuous improvement, embraces innovation and remains calm, resilient and effective when working under pressure or managing challenging situations.

Qualifications And Experience

You’ll bring:

• Experience or knowledge in land acquisition, property, legal, planning, or a related field; a relevant tertiary qualification will be highly regarded.
• A current Driver’s Licence (mandatory).
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends and overnight travel as required (mandatory).

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position. Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday, 28 September 2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy.

Important Information

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For further information about the role, please contact Franca Savoca, Manager Land Acquisition via [e-mail]