Senior Acquisition Manager
About Inland Rail
The Inland Rail Program is a 1600km rail infrastructure project stretching from Brisbane to Melbourne incorporating new and existing rail track. The program includes the upgrading of existing standard gauge track, the enhancement of existing standard gauge track to cater for double stacking and the construction of new standard gauge links comprising of viaducts, tunnels, rail track, crossings and bridges. More information relating to the project can be found here: Inland Rail
About the opportunity
As the Senior
Acquisition Manager, you will provide senior level of support across the
property acquisition function for Inland Rail projects in Queensland and New
South Wales, with the aim of facilitating the acquisition of land necessary for
the development of a corridor to bring Inland Rail to life. This role will
require extensive interaction with landowners, government agencies, solicitors,
surveyors, valuers and contractors.
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Provide senior level professional support to the Property Acquisition Manager in the delivery of targeted outcomes for the Property acquisition program.
- Support at a senior level, the program of land acquisition – including resourcing, program management, strategy, and governance.
- Assist in implementing the agreed delivery mechanisms spelt out in the program property acquisition strategy, supporting management strategies.
- Facilitate and operationally support strong outcomes focused, partnering relationships with State agencies for the acquisition of land.
- Assist in the development of procedures to achieve equitable outcomes, value for money, and facilitate good governance, ensuring that matters of probity and any potential conflict of interest are actively managed and controlled.
- Implement and operationally support procedures that directly contribute to honest, ethical, and productive relationships with affected landholders and that enhance ARTC / IR’s social licence to operate.
- Provide instruction and senior level guidance within a team of approx. 8-10 professional staff (eg. Registered Valuers), as well as service delivery contractors.
- Directly negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to reach agreement on the conditions and terms of purchase of property.
About You
The successful candidate will demonstrate a
diverse set of skills and qualities, including the ability to influence and
negotiate with internal and external stakeholders, have a depth of knowledge of
property laws and the ability to problem solve and resolve stakeholder issues
with empathy.
To ensure success in this position, applicants will be able to demonstrate:
- Tertiary qualified (degree qualification in technical, legal, property or other relevant discipline)
- Knowledge of and experience in real estate valuation, negotiations for land acquisition and/or compulsory acquisition of land.
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of market trends and valuations in the general property field.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
- High level interpersonal skills and empathy for stakeholder issues.
- Highly developed problem resolution skills with experience in relationship management.
- Strong risk management experience with an ability to assist in evaluating identified risks/opportunities and development of agreed strategies and management plans to mitigate risk.
Desirable
Selection Criteria
- Experience in the development and delivery of major infrastructure projects through a program of works model or functional matrix organisational structure.
- Extensive knowledge of Project Management and Procurement.
Apply Now
If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.
As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.
Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don’t delay your application.
