Land Access & Engagement Lead – Infrastructure Projects

1657 ACCIONA CONCESIONES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

1657 ACCIONA CONCESIONES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD is seeking a Land Access & Engagement Lead in Melbourne to develop and execute land access strategies that support project planning, construction, and long-term operations.

You will lead negotiations, oversee compensation and easement processes, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure access requirements align with project schedules and regulatory obligations.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Property, Law, Environmental Planning, Agriculture, Engineering, or a related discipline, with demonstrated experience in land access, easement acquisition, property negotiations, and stakeholder engagement within major infrastructure, utilities, energy, transport, or linear infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of land access, easement acquisition, compensation, and property rights strategies required to support project delivery.
• Build and manage strong relationships with landholders, occupiers, community stakeholders, Traditional Owners, government agencies, and regulatory authorities.
• Lead negotiations relating to easements, land access agreements, compensation arrangements, and other property-related matters while managing sensitive stakeholder issues and dispute resolution.
• Coordinate land access requirements for investigation, construction, and operational activities, ensuring alignment with project schedules and contractor requirements.
• Oversee land access governance, risk management, reporting, compliance, and record management to ensure adherence to legislative and project requirements.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Property, Law, Environmental Planning, Agriculture, Engineering

Job description

1657 ACCIONA CONCESIONES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD is seeking a Land Access & Engagement Lead in Melbourne to develop and execute land access strategies that support project planning, construction, and long-term operations.

You will lead negotiations, oversee compensation and easement processes, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure access requirements align with project schedules and regulatory obligations.