Easement Strategist

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you.

As our Easement Strategist you will be the senior advisor and subject matter expert on property matters> You will identify, facilitate and lead strategic acquisition projects and the necessary strategies to ensure easements and rights in land are acquired to assist in future proofing the network

We’re working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.

A career that matters and lasts

As the Easement Strategist, you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.  

• Competitive Salary starting from $185,735 plus 14.75% Super for a 10-day working fortnight
• Be our expert on the strategic acquisition of easement corridors to support the development of our network
• Grow your career in this dedicated Easement Strategist role with a leader in the energy industry

We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits.

Ask us about:

• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Career development
• Health & wellbeing programs
• Leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
• Inclusive workplace facilities
• Free undercover secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles

The opportunity:

As our Easement Strategist,  you will work closely with various subject matter experts across the business to obtain a strong understanding of the business and network needs including both the regulated and non-regulated parts of the business and convert these needs into rights in land that enable future development. 
 

Here’s how:

• Provide strategic advice on the delivery of sound, fit-for-purpose and contemporary strategies for the advanced acquisition of easement corridors
• Lead the development of innovative strategies and technical solutions to facilitate effective identification, acquisition and maintenance of easement corridors
• Build and maintain key internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Proactively identify and communicate emerging issues and trends across Powerlink’s rights in land and co-use guidelines considering large infrastructure builds.
• Provide strategic advice, support and mentoring on the development of the network needs and corridor solutions including strategic corridor acquisition, management and disposal of easements.

The people you'll join:

Based in Virginia, you will working closely with experts in property strategy and land acquistion as part of the Community and Delivery Services group in our Major Projects division.  This team proactively engages with internal experts, landholders, developers and other key community stakeholders to ensure we can optimize our delivery and effectively and efficiently operate and maintain our network. You will help provide advice as you grow your skills every day. And you’ll do it with down-to-earth people who you’re proud to work with and get to know. 

What you'll bring:

• Relevant degree qualification in Property, Surveying, Law, Management, Business, Engineering or a related discipline. 
• Significant experience in property, property management, surveying or a related discipline related to the energy sector.

We'd also love you to have demonstrated ability to:

• Lead and develop strategic property objectives and project plans based on relevant inputs including external scans and vision/strategy material.
• Liaise, negotiate and consult with senior management and a diverse range of stakeholders, customers and regulators on strategic and operational issues.
• Understand the scoping and maturing early stages of infrastructure development projects.
• Summarise complex property issues to produce reports and recommendations including the creation of Project Initiation Forms
• Develop network property strategy and drive strategic business processes within a medium to large organisation, preferably one involving provision of regulated utility services

Ideally you will have demonstrated knowledge of and experience in:

• Relevant legislation requirements including the Acquisition of Land Act, Electricity Act, Environmental Protection Act
• Understanding electrical infrastructure networks, interconnectivity and associated power flows.

Find your possibility today:

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on Sunday, 8 December, 2024. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period. 
 

To discuss any adjustment requirements or for more information on the role, contact Klaas van Noord, klaas.vannoord@powerlink.com.au.

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