Land & Heritage Officer

MEPAU; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsui E&P Australia Pty Ltd (MEPAU) is seeking a Land & Heritage Officer to manage land tenure, heritage and permits in Western Australia. You will engage diverse stakeholders, negotiate access agreements, and ensure compliance with land tenure obligations.

The role requires GIS proficiency and strong communication. Reporting to the Land & Heritage Manager, you will support project planning and regulatory reporting, coordinate payments and vendor onboarding, and help maintain internal systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in Land, Heritage or Permit/Title management.
• Strong understanding of land tenure and property rights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to tailor engagement.
• Negotiate land access agreements for company activities.
• Maintain relationships with landowners and counterparties to ensure compliance with agreements.
• Maintain internal systems and databases for land tenure and permits.
• Coordinate financial processing including payments and vendor onboarding.
• Interpret and apply agreements for compliance purposes.
• Analyze company activities related to land tenure and permits for planning and approvals.
• Coordinate teams to meet tenure and permit reporting requirements.

Skills

Land tenure

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

GIS familiarity

MS Office

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Mitsui E&P Australia Pty Ltd (MEPAU) is an Australian subsidiary of the global Mitsui & Co., Ltd. group and is responsible for driving growth in energy investments in the region. We are focused on establishing a responsible, reliable and sustainable supply of energy to meet growing demands, with interests in various onshore and offshore projects in Australia, and we are a rapidly growing operator in the Perth Basin.

MEPAU is committed to creating a workplace where you will be challenged, supported and developed to achieve your potential, whilst providing you with a rewarding career in an exciting industry.

We are seeking aLand & Heritage Officertosupport MEPAU in the management of land, tenure, cultural heritage and permits.

Position Responsibilities

Reporting to the Land & Heritage Manager, you will:

• Have the ability to engage, build relationships with, and tailor engagement to a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the negotiation of agreements with landholders to provide access in support of Company activities.
• Engage, and maintain relationships with landowners, lessee’s and other counterparties to ensure compliance with existing agreements.
• Be responsible for maintaining internal systems and databases to ensure compliance with land tenure and permit obligations.
• Coordinate financial processing as required including payments, invoicing, purchase orders and vendor onboarding.
• Be able to interpret and apply agreements for compliance purposes.
• Undertake analysis of Company activities as it relates to land tenure, land title and permits to inform project planning and approvals.
• Coordinate internal teams to meet tenure and permit reporting requirements to regulators.
• Contribute to the drafting and revision of documents and agreements, in-line with internal requirements.
• Project Management including arranging payments to landholders, overseeing budgets for the functional area and internal and external reporting.

Requirements / Qualifications / Experience

Our successful candidate will be a team player with a high level of initiative, attention to detail and a strong focus on customer service. In return, we are offering a generous remuneration package and a positive working culture where a focus on safety, respect, collaboration, integrity, innovation and excellence drive how we do business.

To be successful in this role, you will require the following skills and experience:

• Experience in a Land, Heritage or Permit/ Title Management role.
• Sound understanding of land tenure and property rights.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of programs.
• Organised with good attention to detail.
• Good time management skills with an ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously.
• Ability to implement project management systems and databases.
• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• Familiar with the implementation of legislation and/ or regulations.
• Familiar with GIS software, maintenance of spatial databases, data capture, and mapping.
• Understanding of petroleum exploration and production land permit regulation and process.
• Sound organisational skills, including multi-tasking, time-management and influencing without authority.
• The capacity to occasionally travel as required to the Mid-West Region of WA.

Please Note:Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We thank you for your understanding. No agencies please.

Acknowledgement of Country: Mitsui E&P Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and recognise their vibrant ongoing connection to culture and Country. We pay our respect to their Elders and extend our respect to all Indigenous Australians.