Land Acquisition Officer
Why Work With Us?
People and businesses rely on our roads to get to work, home and around Western Australia.
As the WA State Government Agency responsible for safely managing the State’s road network, Main Roads Western Australia is committed to connecting people and places by delivering integrated and intelligent transport systems and services, providing safer roads and better journeys for our customers.
With a rich history dating back to 1926 and an exciting future ahead, Main Roads is not just about roads. It’s also about people. Our services are delivered through the dedicated efforts of our talented, passionate, and dynamic employees, who are located in regional and metropolitan offices throughout the State.
Whatever stage of your career, we are dedicated to helping you reach your potential, both professionally and personally, so that together we can achieve ours.
About the Role
Main Roads Western Australia is growing rapidly due to technological advancements and their impact on the transport landscape. This growth is creating new challenges and opportunities within the organisation.
An exciting position has become available within our Property Management Branch of our Finance and Commercial Services Directorate. As a Land Acquisition Officer you will manage the compulsory and voluntary acquisition of land, including instructing specialist consultants, negotiating with landowners for low to medium risk and low to medium valued road projects in a timely fashion and in accordance with relevant legislation.
Some of your key deliverables will include, but are not limited to:
- Undertake compulsory and voluntary acquisition of land within project timeframes and budgets and, in accordance with the relevant State legislation.
- Manage the formal process relating to the registration of “Notices of Intention” to Take land and “Taking Orders” to ensure land is available in accordance with project timeframes.
- Issue settlement instructions to the Sate Solicitor’s acting as conveyancing officer.
- Provide specialist advice to customers and stakeholders on operational and statutory land acquisition matters including compulsory and voluntary acquisitions and land exchanges.
- Provide regular land acquisition financial and programme reports to Project Directors and the Principal Land Acquisition Manager.
- Consult with State Government agencies, local government and the public on issues impacting land acquisition matters.
- Build and maintain professional working relationships with land owners and occupants.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated considerable experience in processes involved in land acquisition in accordance with the relevant legislation, have the required skills, knowledge and experince to undertake research, analysis and problem solve, have excellent negotiation and facilitation skills, be empathetic and be able to prioritise and deal with competing requirements.
You will also have good stakeholder engagement skills to build and enhance working relationships within the team and across Main Roads.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career by joining an innovative team. Our environment encourages people to improve business practices and actively contribute to the strategic direction of Main Roads.
What We Offer
At Main Roads, you can have a challenging, flexible, and rewarding career that takes you exactly where you want to go with an organisation that supports a healthy work-life balance to help with what is important to you.
In addition to our competitive salary and 10% superannuation, some of the benefits to working with Main Roads include:
- Attractive leave provisions
- Flexible working arrangements
- Training and development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing focus
Find Out More
For questions about the role, please contact John Elphick on (08) 9323 4346.
For any general enquiries, contact John Mckelvie on (08) 9323 6173 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au.
Once you are ready, click the ‘apply’ button. Allow plenty of time to submit your application as late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, please contact RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 or send an e-mail to ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com
Submitting Your Application
Please submit the following as part of your application:
- A comprehensive CV demonstrating your relevant skills and abilities.
- A Cover Letter detailing your relevant skills and experience in relation to the following three (3) selection criteria in no more than three (3) pages:
- Considerable skill, knowledge and experience in dealing with land acquisition involving the compulsory and voluntary acquisition of land.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain stakeholder relationships.
- Proven written and verbal communication skills.
- If applicable, please attach a copy of your degree in Commerce (Property Valuation) or other relevant disciplines.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to attracting and retaining a culturally diverse workforce and in line with our commitment to improving diversity, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply.
If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please contact John Mckelvie on (08) 9323 6173 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au.
Additional Information
All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process.
Applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire and obtain a National Police Clearance prior to appointment as part of this recruitment process.
You will also need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to the Building and Construction Industry Worker (Restrictions on Access) Directions (No.3) (www.wa.gov.au), unless you are exempt in accordance with the directions.
Applicants deemed suitable for but not appointed to this role may also be considered for appointment to “similar vacancies” within Main Roads subject to business requirements.
To help us find the best candidate, we may undertake an executive search.
