Tenure & Rights Officer

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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 Property Tenure & Rights Officer 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 $111,525 + 14.75% Super for a 9-day fortnight 
• Play a key role in land rights acquisition and Native Title strategy for impactful infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance, governance, and accurate documentation while engaging with diverse stakeholders.

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.

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• 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:

Powerlink is seeking a skilled individual to provide property administrative support for the delivery of land access and the acquisition of land rights (easements) for both Regulated and Non-Regulated projects. This role will involve managing approvals, tenure acquisition, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring all processes are executed efficiently and in compliance with relevant legislation.

Additionally, the role requires oversight of Native Title Rights evaluation, ensuring compliance with current legislation and procedures. You will assist in drafting negotiation and payment documents that support the Native Title strategy, including engaging with First Nations peoples.

Managing payments associated with land rights is a key responsibility, ensuring compliance with Powerlink’s legal obligations, including compensation and option payments. The role also demands a commitment to strict governance, maintaining robust document management systems in line with record-keeping policies and frameworks.

The people you'll join:

Based in Virginia, you will join a high performing team that proactively engages with landholders, developers and other key community stakeholders to ensure we can continue to safely and reliably 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 Certificate IV qualification in property or project management; or, significant experience in tenure, acquisition and rights in land matters, for a large scale infrastructure projects.
•    Relevant property paralegal training a Certificate IV qualification in property or project management is desirable
•    Proven ability to work within a fast-paced project delivery environment to critical timelines and constraints.
•    Demonstrated experience in preparing correspondence, reports, and documents with high accuracy and clarity.
•    Demonstrated experience in maintaining data in a stakeholder management system
 

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 Monday, 21st April 2025. 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 at klaas.vannoord@powerlink.com.au

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