Senior Manager, Infrastructure Property Acquisition
Senior Manager, Infrastructure Property Acquisition
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Job Description
Senior Manager Infrastructure Property Acquisition
- Full-time ongoing role based in Wollongong
- Our employees work principally in the workplace
- Salary package up to $196K dependent on experience (includes salary $151K - $175K) superannuation and leave loading) generous leave provisions flexible working practices and excellent work/life balance.
Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful welcoming and flexible a workplace where our people feel supported valued and part of our collective success.
About the role
As the Senior Manager you will lead a dynamic and expanding team overseeing the coordination and undertaking of acquisition projects that are essential to significant government projects. These projects involve a wide range of sectors including water and wastewater infrastructure road construction government buildings and electricity supply.
In this unique role you will have the opportunity to positively influence and upskill acquiring authorities across NSW ensuring best practices and fostering excellent in project delivery in alignment with the core values of NSW Public Works.
Reporting directly to the Group Lead of the Survey Spatial and Infrastructure Property team you will:
- Lead a professional team of property officers
- Provide strategic advice regarding land matters NSW land acquisition processes and associated legislation
- Prepare and approve fee proposals for various internal and external client engagements
- Oversee the Minister for Public Works land portfolio including preparation/reviewing of briefing notes to facilitate land transfers licences title rectifications and other related property matters
- Support the learning and development needs of team members to contribute to the ongoing professional excellence of the business unit
About Public Works Property Team
THE NSW Public Works (NSWPW) Land Acquisition and Property Services Team specialises in providing acquisition services to state and local government clients facilitating the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects.
About you
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a property related field
- Extensive proven work experience in undertaking/managing land acquisitions and property matters for local or state government
- Core practitioner training from the Centre for Property Acquisition
- Expert knowledge and understanding of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 and strong knowledge of other relevant legislation and regulations related to land acquisition
- Leadership skills including the ability to supervise develop and motivate staff in a commercial environment to strive and improve both their skills and performance at an individual and team level
About Us
In NSW PW offices all over the state youll find local expertise for local issues. We uncover the best talent scrutinise cost and risk and bridge the gap between private sector and government. By managing these nuances projects we work on dont just get done they become benchmarks others aspire to.
Together we are DPIRD
The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.
Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture forestry fishing and mining industries and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils minerals waterways and oceans vegetation and forests.
The department brings together:
- Local Land Services
- NSW Resources
- Agriculture and Biosecurity
- Fisheries and Forestry
- Regional Development and Delivery.
With nearly 5000 employees and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW we are embedded in the regions we serve.
Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.
Learn about the work we do in the teamLand and Property Acquisition Capability
Applying for the role
Apply by submitting a current resume and cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.
For more information about the role please click here to view the role description.
Additionally if you would like to hear more about this role please contact John Anderson Regional Director (02)or
Closing Date: Thursday 10 July 2025 at 11:55pm.
Additional Information
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.
If you require adjustments in completing your application interviewing completing any pre- employment testing require information in an alternative format or otherwise participating in the recruitment process please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
