Senior Land Access & Stakeholder Lead (20/8 Roster)

Downer Group

Greater Bendigo

On-site

AUD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Roster 20/8

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Major projects

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Job summary

Downer Group's Energy and Utilities division seeks an experienced Business and Land Access Manager to lead land access, property liaison and business impact management across major infrastructure projects. You will steer negotiations with landholders and align access arrangements ahead of construction while collaborating with commercial, legal, and construction teams.

Based across rural and remote locations, the role offers a 20 days on, 8 days off roster and a senior mandate with ownership of

Qualifications

Tertiary qualification in property, law, planning, community engagement, business or related discipline.
Minimum 7 years in land access, property or stakeholder management on major linear infrastructure projects.
Experience negotiating with private landholders, including farmers and pastoral leaseholders.
Knowledge of property law, easement instruments and access licence frameworks.
Strong negotiation, conflict resolution and stakeholder management.
Understanding of rural and agricultural business operations.
Experience leading or coaching team members.
Attention to contractual and legal detail.
Current drivers licence and willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

Lead land access, property liaison and business impact management across major projects.
Negotiate land access arrangements ahead of construction with landholders.
Collaborate with commercial, legal and construction teams to manage project impacts.
Provide guidance and coaching to team members and ensure compliance with frameworks.