2121 Property Acquisitions - Senior Advisor
- Thrive with a strong sense of purpose as you shape WA’s water future.
- Full time, permanent based in Leederville with occasion travel.
- Salary: $ 115,561 plus Super & Benefits.
About the role
Works with the Team Leader - Property Acquisitions to support and provide advice on the acquisition and transfer of property interest in accordance with the Corporation's requirements. Effectively and efficiently protect and maintain Corporation infrastructure and provide strategic input within the land acquisition process.
Who are we?
When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.
If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.
Real benefits that matter
- Flexible working hours
- Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
- Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 15.5%. This includes an 11.5% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution.
- Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
What you can expect with this role
- Structure contracts protecting the corporation's interests, limiting liability and administer transactions through to settlement for the acquisition and transfer of property.
- Responsible for ensuring that all factors are considered in the acquisition process in relation to environmental and indigenous issues including contaminated sites, flora, fauna, wetlands, Native Title, Heritage matters.
- Administer transactions with regards to the registration, surrender or withdrawal of encumbrances:
- Easements, Caveats & Restrictive Covenants
- Co-ordinate and manage dealings with DPLH, DWER, DBCA and other Government Agencies in the acquisition and transfer of property interests from Crown Land.
- Lead negotiations directly with landowners to acquire property for assigned capital projects in accordance with the Corporation’s requirements.
- Responsible for ensuring negotiation and settlement of claims for compensation.
Your skills and experience
For this role, we are looking for great talent with:
- Has the ability to undertake travel within the State in accordance with business needs.
- Experience in the acquisition of land and the compensation process.
- Experience in Land conveyancing, purchase contracts, land valuation, relevant legislation, and its interpretation.
- Considerable experience in the high-level negotiation of property transactions.
- Ability to establish and foster strong working relationships across managers, employees and stakeholders.
- Communicates effectively using a broad range of communication methods and exercises advanced interpersonal, negotiation, and leadership skills.
Ready to thrive as you shape WA’s water future? Apply today
If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
Applications close Friday 23rd May
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
