Senior Land Access Lead – Power & Renewables

C015 Apt Management Services Pty Limited; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career development programs

Wellbeing initiatives

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Job summary

APA Group, Australia’s energy infrastructure partner, invites applications for a Lead Land Access & Approvals in Perth, WA. You will lead land access, tenure and stakeholder engagement, coordinating approvals, permits and licenses across major power and renewable energy projects.

You will negotiate with landowners and agencies, provide strategic advice on tenure and regulatory requirements, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver milestones on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Law, Planning, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Construction, Sustainability or related discipline.
• Extensive experience as land access and tenure practitioner in Western Australia, with WA Land Administration Act 1997 and Mining Act 1978 knowledge.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead land access, tenure, stakeholder engagement and statutory approvals for power and renewable energy projects.
• Develop and implement land access strategies to support project development objectives.
• Manage preparation, submission and progression of statutory approvals, permits and licences.
• Negotiate with landowners, pastoralists, mining tenement holders and government agencies.
• Provide strategic advice on land tenure, approvals requirements and risk management.
• Coordinate consultants and cross-functional teams to deliver milestones on time and within budget.
• Support business development by assessing land access pathways, costs and feasibility for new projects.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to influence outcomes.

Job description

APA Group, Australia’s energy infrastructure partner, invites applications for a Lead Land Access & Approvals in Perth, WA. You will lead land access, tenure and stakeholder engagement, coordinating approvals, permits and licenses across major power and renewable energy projects.

You will negotiate with landowners and agencies, provide strategic advice on tenure and regulatory requirements, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver milestones on time and within budget.