Land and Property Adviser

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) in Melbourne seeks a role focused on advancing social and affordable housing on government land. You will evaluate land for redevelopment, manage due diligence and feasibility assessments, and liaise with landowners to access land for due diligence.

You will report to stakeholders and support business case development. The role requires strong land development knowledge, stakeholder engagement with state agencies, and solid project management

Qualifications

• Skills in property analysis, including understanding of redevelopment and commercial feasibility drivers, including title and planning matters.
• A proven track record of effective stakeholder engagement, particularly with state government landholding agencies, is key.
• Project management skills are essential, along with attention to detail and the ability to create and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Support the broader delivery of program and project activities by providing administrative, coordination and stakeholder engagement and escalating issues as required.
• Assist in the preparation and co-ordinating inputs for program reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet, and agency submissions ensuring briefing materials are accurate and complete, in accordance with the departmental standards.
• Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Landowner liaison

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DFFH/00746770

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life. Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable. We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria. We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

THE ROLE

This role will focus is advancing social and affordable housing opportunities on private, surplus or underutilised government land. You will possess a deep understanding of land, development and planning considerations. You will develop appropriate scope for consultants and report to the internal and external stakeholders in respect of your projects to ensure their successful delivery. You will review and provide feedback to due diligence and feasibility assessments, identify land assembly requirements, manage project risk and liaise with landowners to facilitate access to land for due diligence, provide program updates and to administer land transactions. You will ensure appropriate consultancy advice is obtained, to the extent required to comply with the Victorian Government Land Transaction Policy, support handover of projects to the Delivery team and support the development of business cases.

Skills in property analysis, including understanding of redevelopment and commercial feasibility drivers, including title and planning matters is required. A proven track record of effective stakeholder engagement, particularly with state government landholding agencies, is key. Project management skills are essential, along with attention to detail and the ability to create and maintain accurate records.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Support the broader delivery of program and project activities by providing administrative, coordination and stakeholder engagement and escalating issues as required.
• Assist in the preparation and co-ordinating inputs for program reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet, and agency submissions ensuring briefing materials are accurate and complete, in accordance with the departmental standards.
• Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach.

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Applications close Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11.59pm