Native Title Land Assembly Manager
Why work with us?
People and businesses rely on our transport infrastructure to get to work, home and around Western Australia.
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
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
An exciting position has become available within our Transport Portfolio Land and Property Services (TPLPS) which is a consolidation of the Transport portfolio’s land administration and property management functions.
The Native Title and Land Assembly Manager will be responsible for the management and coordination of matters relating to accessing land across transport portfolio infrastructure projects and associated works within the legislative environment of The State of Western Australia and the Native Title Act 1993.
In addition, you will contribute to the negotiation and preparation of Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUA’s) and other agreements, along with developing policy and procedures to ensure compliance with the legal requirements for Native Title Future Acts for Transport Projects. As part of your responsibilities, you will be required to manage the coordination of complex land assembly activities for transport related projects and provide land access and land tenure advice to Project Managers and other stakeholders.
Your ability to build and maintain key stakeholder relationships is pivotal to the success of transport projects as the role requires extensive interaction with other government agencies,
landowners, occupiers and interest holders.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated comprehensive experience to deliver in the following areas:
- Native Title: provide specialist advice to key stakeholders and manage the application of Native Title legislation in regard to access and administration of land matters in accordance with Native Title Act 1993 and Land Administration Act 1997.
- Land Assembly: management and coordination of complex Land Assembly activities for transport related projects
- Leadership and Management: provide leadership and manage a range of financial, technological and physical resources, in addition to overseeing employee behaviour, performance and development.
- Stakeholder Relationships: lead and promote professional working relationships with stakeholders.
- Contract Management: engage and manage specialist technical consultants and contractors to assist in the determination of land requirements and prepare tender and contract documentation.
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 10.5% 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 Cec Smith on (08) 9323 6585.
For any general enquiries, contact John Mckelvie on (08) 9323 6173 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au.
Please note, this position is currently based at the Durack Centre, but will relocate to the Road Network Operations Centre within the next 18 months. Both offices are located in the Perth CBD.
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 comprehensive skills and experience in relation to the following four (4) selection criteria in no more than four (4) pages:
- Land development process and the application of relevant legislation
- Application of Native Title legislation in land access and land administration matters
- Negotiation and Facilitation
- Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships
- Evidence of possession of your current Western Australian ‘C-A’ Class (car) motor vehicle drivers’ licence or an approved equivalent.
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.
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.
