Strategic Land Access & Acquisition Lead

Transport for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 142,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport For NSW is seeking a skilled land acquisition professional to lead compulsory acquisition processes for major transport infrastructure projects across NSW. You will advise project teams, manage stakeholder engagement, and ensure land access is lawful, ethical and on time.

You will apply statutory frameworks to deliver timely land access, road dedication and related transactions in a high‑profile environment, balancing community expectations with project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in government, infrastructure, land acquisition, planning, legal or valuation environments.
• Strong advisory and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage complex statutory processes and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead compulsory acquisition processes for major transport projects across NSW.
• Advise project teams and senior stakeholders to ensure land is acquired and accessed lawfully and on time.
• Navigate statutory frameworks to deliver timely land access and related transactions.

Job description

Transport For NSW is seeking a skilled land acquisition professional to lead compulsory acquisition processes for major transport infrastructure projects across NSW. You will advise project teams, manage stakeholder engagement, and ensure land access is lawful, ethical and on time.

You will apply statutory frameworks to deliver timely land access, road dedication and related transactions in a high‑profile environment, balancing community expectations with project delivery.