Land Access Manager (Permitting/LAAN) – Telecommunications.

True North Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Talent is partnering with a well-established telecommunications infrastructure business delivering major dark fibre projects across Australia. This hands-on Land Access & Permitting (LAAN) role will own approvals, stakeholder engagement, and access coordination to keep construction moving.

Based in Macquarie Park, Sydney, this on-site, full-time permanent role requires strong experience in Pit & Pipe networks, LAAN processes, and coordinating with councils, landowners, and

Qualifications

• Experience in Pit & Pipe networks and civil/telco sites.
• Understanding of HDD boring and trenching techniques.
• LAAN/permitting experience in civil or telco environments.
• Knowledge of LAAN processes and governing guidelines.
• Familiarity with Telstra DCAF procedures.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Solid admin/documentation discipline and ability to prioritise workload.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word; experience with Google Earth Pro.
• Current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage land access and permitting activities across projects.
• Prepare and issue Land Access & Activity Notices (LAANs).
• Ensure work is compliant with client specs and government requirements.
• Coordinate landowner engagement, site access, inductions, inspections, and scheduling.
• Manage objections, complaints and enquiries within contract timeframes.
• Maintain accurate documentation, systems updates, and records.
• Liaise with councils, building managers, authorities, and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to weekly/monthly progress reporting.
• Support access planning to reduce risk and protect delivery timelines.

Skills

Pit & Pipe

HDD boring

LAAN processes

Telstra DCAF

Stakeholder mgmt

Documentation

Excel

Driver's licence

Land access experience

Tools

Google Earth Pro

Visio

Job description

Land Access Manager (Permitting/LAAN) – Telecommunications.

Land Access Manager (Permitting/LAAN) – Telecommunications.

Location: Macquarie Park, Sydney (On-site) | Type: Full-time, permanent

The Opportunity

We’re working with a well‑established telecommunications infrastructure business delivering major dark fibre projects across Australia. This is a hands‑on Land Access & Permitting role where you’ll own approvals, stakeholder engagement, and access coordination to keep construction moving.

If you like responsibility, fast‑moving delivery, and real‑world impact — this one’s worth a look.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage land access and permitting activities across projects
• Prepare and issue Land Access & Activity Notices (LAANs)
• Ensure work is compliant with client specs and government requirements
• Coordinate landowner engagement, site access, inductions, inspections, and scheduling
• Manage objections, complaints, and enquiries within contract timeframes
• Maintain accurate documentation, systems updates, and records
• Liaise with councils, building managers, authorities, and other external stakeholders
• Contribute to weekly/monthly progress reporting
• Support access planning to reduce risk and protect delivery timelines

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Strong experience in Pit & Pipe network construction
• Understanding of HDD boring and trenching techniques
• Land access / permitting experience in civil or telco environments
• Knowledge of LAAN processes and governing guidelines
• Familiarity with Telstra DCAF and related procedures
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Solid admin/documentation discipline and ability to prioritise workload
• Confident with Excel, Word, Google Earth Pro (Visio a bonus)
• Current driver’s licence

Applicants must have full Australian working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this role.