Lead Land Access & Approvals for WA Power Projects

APA Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development programs

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing initiatives

Parental leave 18 weeks

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

APA Group in Perth, WA is seeking a Lead Land Access & Approvals to join the Access, Approvals and Geospatial Solutions team. The role leads land access, tenure and approvals for power projects, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will manage statutory approvals, negotiate with key stakeholders and provide strategic advice to keep projects on schedule and within budget. Occasional travel to remote sites is expected as part of a dynamic, safety-first team.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Law, Planning, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Construction, Sustainability or related discipline.
• Extensive experience as a land access and tenure practitioner in WA, with WA Land Administration Act and Mining Act application to major infrastructure projects.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills with diverse stakeholders to secure land access and project outcomes.
• Willingness to travel to remote project locations.
• Team-oriented with ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead land access, tenure, stakeholder engagement and statutory approvals for power and renewable energy projects.
• Develop strategies to support project development and competitive land access opportunities.
• Manage preparation, submission and progression of approvals, permits and licences.
• Negotiate with landowners, government agencies and other stakeholders to secure access and tenure rights.
• Provide strategic advice on land tenure and approvals requirements, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate consultants and cross-functional teams to deliver milestones safely, on time and within budget.
• Support business development by assessing land access pathways, costs and feasibility.

Skills

Land access expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Law/Planning/Earth Science/Environmental Science/Engineering/Construction/Sustainability

Job description

APA Group in Perth, WA is seeking a Lead Land Access & Approvals to join the Access, Approvals and Geospatial Solutions team. The role leads land access, tenure and approvals for power projects, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will manage statutory approvals, negotiate with key stakeholders and provide strategic advice to keep projects on schedule and within budget. Occasional travel to remote sites is expected as part of a dynamic, safety-first team.