Land Engagement Manager
Port Melbourne - Australia
Job Summary
ACCIONA is a global company leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65000 professionals present in more than 40 countries across the five continents all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference promote sustainable development and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change overpopulation and water scarcity Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Job Description
- Personalised career progression plans to help you achieve your goals
- Join a business with an excellent safety record as well as robust systems and processs
- Competitive salary in line with experience Acciona Bonus Incentive Scheme
Western Renewables Link (WRL) is delivering critical transmission infrastructure to support Victorias renewable energy future. We are seeking an experienced Land Engagement Manager to lead landholder engagement and property access across this regionally significant project.
About the role
Reporting to the Communications Stakeholder and Land Liaison Manager you will lead and manage all engagement with landholders occupiers and directly affected stakeholders across the project corridor.
Working closely with construction planning environment legal and stakeholder teams you will ensure land access activities are delivered in accordance with approvals the Land and Property Access Management Plan and the Essential Services Commission Land Access Code of Practice
Key responsibilities
- Lead endtoend landholder and occupier engagement across the project footprint ensuring consultation access and issue resolution activities are delivered respectfully transparently and in accordance with approved timeframes and access conditions.
- Plan coordinate and govern land access activities by implementing and maintaining the Land and Property Access Management Plan aligning access with construction sequencing and approvals and ensuring full compliance with the Essential Services Commission Land Access Code of Practice and relevant planning and environmental conditions.
- Manage propertyspecific access impacts and reinstatement including preparation implementation and closeout of individual property management plans coordination of pre and postconstruction condition surveys management of reinstatement obligations and return of land assets in accordance with agreements and approvals.
- Oversee landholder enquiries complaints claims and escalations maintaining accurate engagement and access records identifying and managing land access risks and working closely with construction environment planning and legal teams to resolve constraints and sensitive stakeholder issues.
- Provide leadership reporting and assurance by contributing to monthly progress reporting supporting audits regulatory reviews and information requests and leading or mentoring land liaison and engagement staff to ensure consistent compliant and highquality delivery across the project lifecycle.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Demonstrated experience leading landholder or community engagement on major infrastructure projects with a strong understanding of land access requirements construction impacts planning approvals and land access risk management across complex delivery environments.
- Tertiary qualifications in communications planning property social science law or a related discipline supported by practical experience applying regulatory approval and governance frameworks to land access and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Proven ability to manage sensitive and complex stakeholder issues including landholder concerns complaints and escalations using strong negotiation conflictresolution and decisionmaking skills to achieve balanced and compliant outcomes.
- Highly developed communication documentation and reporting capability with a strong focus on accurate recordkeeping governance audit readiness and regulatory compliance in land access and engagement processes.
Location and conditions
This is a regional role and includes the provision to be based at camp as required.
What we offer
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer& 2024 certification in Australia which certifies the companys commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer2024 & 2025 certification in Australia which certifies the companys commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002 ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3000 people in its renewable energy infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
ACCIONA has successfully delivered major infrastructure projects in Canada since 2000. Its leadership and experience span the entire value chain, from research and development to construction, operation and maintenance of projects.