Landholder Projects Team Leader - Acquisition

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

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

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 Landholder Projects Team Leader - Acquisition, 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 $200,000 + 14.75% super
• Brisbane, Gladstone or Townsville based

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, family friendly hybrid working options
• Health & wellbeing discounts and benefits - including skin checks 
• Leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
• Inclusive workplace facilities
• Salary packaging of novated lease vehicles

The opportunity:

As the Acquisition - Landholder Projects Team Leader, you'll lead a specialist team working on complex capital projects across Queensland, ensuring strong relationships with landholders and other stakeholders are formed, providing the team with guidance, strategic advice and mentorship. You will also:

• Foster and maintain strong, respectful relationships with landholders and communities in line with Powerlink’s Community Engagement Strategy.
• Develop and implement strategies to resolve complex land access issues and risks, including consulting with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive the successful delivery of capital projects by ensuring timely land access and effective stakeholder engagement.
• Champion landholder views within Powerlink, ensuring their perspectives are considered in decision-making.
• Lead the development of training programs and promote best practices in landholder relations

The people you'll join:

As part of this team, you will work alongside experts who are passionate about fostering strong, respectful, and long-lasting relationships with landholders, Traditional Owners, and local communities. Together, you'll tackle complex challenges, ensuring that land access and community concerns are addressed with integrity and care throughout the delivery of major infrastructure projects. The team thrives on a shared commitment to Powerlink’s values, prioritizing communication, problem-solving, and collaboration to achieve successful project outcomes and contribute to sustainable community partnerships across Queensland.

What you'll bring:

• Degree in Environmental or Social Science, Communications, Archaeology, Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of land access issues for electricity transmission infrastructure or similar projects 
• Proven leadership abilities with experience in managing teams in both field and office environments.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills to resolve land access and community concerns.
• Deep understanding of land access legislation and issues relevant to linear infrastructure projects.

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 Wednesday 4th 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 Kim on recruitment@powerlink.com.au.

Our commitment to inclusion and belonging

We know empowering people to bring their whole self to work enables them to unleash their potential. Read more about our efforts towards greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, by visiting our careers site for more information!

As a Veteran-Friendly Employer, we value the skills Veterans bring and ensure equal opportunities. Let us know if you're a Veteran for tailored support.

Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. As advocates of the Circle Back initiative, we pledge to respond to all applications promptly. 

Powerlink acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the skies, lands, and waters of Queensland and in particular, the lands on which we operate.