Land Acquisition Manager
Why Work with Us?
At Main Roads we are committed to delivering a world-class road network and creating positive, lasting impacts for WA communities. We play a critical role in overseeing the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operations of major roads and highways across the State.
We work closely with our portfolio partners, Department of Transport and Public Transport Authority as well as local governments to support the needs of all road users across the state by providing an integrated world-class road transport network. As we continue to grow and improve, we are seeking an experienced Land Acquisition Manager.
Learn more about how Main Roads supports the WA Community below:
About the opportunity:
In this key role you will be responsible for managing both compulsory and voluntary land acquisitions in accordance with relevant State legislation. You will engage and instruct specialist consultants, negotiate with landowners, and liaise with legal advisers to ensure acquisitions are undertaken effectively and lawfully.
The role also requires facilitating meetings with landowners, providing expert land acquisition advice at project meetings, and overseeing the formal processes for registering Notices of Intention to Take Land and issuing Taking Orders under the Land Administration Act 1997.
Additional responsibilities include managing land acquisition budgets, including monthly forecasting, and contributing to the development and implementation of branch policies, procedures, and strategic frameworks for land acquisition.
About You
The successful applicant will possess the following skills and experience:
- Sound knowledge of processes involved in the acquisition of land in accordance with State legislation within a large and complex organisation.
- Demonstrated project and contract management experience.
- Strong research, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Well-developed negotiation and facilitation skills.
- The ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
Please refer to the job role statement for a full list of responsibilities.
If this sounds like you and you wish to build your future with us – we would love to hear from you!
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 who supports a healthy work-life balance to help with what is important to you.
In addition to rewarding work, and the security of a permanent position, some of the benefits of working with Main Roads include:
- Competitive salaries, including 12% superannuation
- Flexible working arrangements
- Training and development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing focus.
- Attractive leave provisions, such as leave loading and purchase leave
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
How to Apply:
Please submit the following as part of your application:
- A comprehensive CV demonstrating your relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement.
- A copy of your current WA ‘C’ class driver’s licence (or approved equivalent).
- A copy of your Degree in Commerce (Property Valuation) and a copy of your Certified Practising Valuer holding a current Land Valuers Licence or eligible to apply for a Land Values Licence (if applicable).
- A statement outlining your substantial skill, knowledge and experience in the following four (4) criteria in no more than four (4) pages:
- Demonstrated effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills leading to mutually acceptable outcomes.
- Processes involved in the acquisition of land in accordance with the relevant State legislation in a large and complex organisation.
- Project and/contract management.
- Developing, building and enhancing stakeholder relationships.
For questions about the role, please contact Warren Bellouard on (08) 9323 4463 – not to be contacted for assistance with application.
For any general enquires, or if you have any support of access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternative format for submitting your application), contact Katie Yates on (08) 9323 6256 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au
If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, including if you are experiencing issues with the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), please contact RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 or send an e-mail to ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com.
Once you are ready, click the ‘apply’ button. Allow plenty of time to complete and submit your online application as late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
We're building a diverse workforce
At Main Roads, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and live, fostering an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provides opportunities for all to achieve their full potential. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible.
We are a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women, a registered Disability Confident Recruiter, a member of Pride in Diversity as LGBTQIA+ allies, an active member of CEOs for Gender Equity, and guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan, we are committed to providing meaningful training and employment opportunities to deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Apply now to join us!
Additional Information
All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a National Police Clearance and pre-employment medical questionnaire as part of this recruitment process.
Applicants deemed as 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.
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Land Acquisition Manager L6 - VARIOUS - Finance and Commercial Services signed 15.06.2023.pdf
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applicant information.pdf
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