Principal Consultant - Land Acquisition

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Infrastructure

Asset Planning and Services

Principal Consultant - Land Acquisition

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Level 7, $120,725 - $129,033 per annum (PSCA 2021)

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE783919

This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

The Role and our Branch

Asset Planning and Services is seeking a highly motivated Principal Consultant - Land Acquisition to join their team.

We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.

This role is responsible for the strategic planning and coordination of the Department’s land portfolio and assists with identification of future land needs. You will also represent the Department in the negotiation and acquisitions with private owners, property developers, Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage and Landgate and facilitate the valuation process for the Department’ s land and property portfolio and contribute to the preparation of budgets for land acquisitions and disposals.

You will have extensive knowledge and understanding of asset and contract management principles, issues and government related processes, including the acquisition and disposal process for government real estate. You will also be experienced in managing the financial performance of individual projects and reporting on the performance and financial outcomes of the land and property portfolio.

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Cultural Diversity

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated extensive knowledge and understanding of asset and contract management principles, issues and government related processes, including the acquisition and disposal process for government real estate.
2. Demonstrated extensive experience in and knowledge of the land and/or property industries and associated matters.
4. Demonstrated extensive experience in managing the financial performance of individual projects and reporting on the performance and financial outcomes of the land and property portfolio.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process. Remaining selection criteria can be found on the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.

It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

All inquiries are welcomed

Please contact Heila Brits, Consultant by telephoning 0425 615 859 or emailing

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow all instructions. It is recommended you have relevant documents completed and ready to attach with your online application. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be received prior to the closing date and time.

Your application should include:

• completed online application form, please submit a separate application for each position you apply for.
• comprehensive CV of no more than six (6) pages
• A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages addressing criteria 1, 2 & 4 as per the above detailing how your knowledge, skills and experience relate to the role you apply for.
• contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please phone (08) 9264 4127.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.

Eligibility and Training Requirements

Employees will be required to:

• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
• obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance before commencing employment
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course
• complete

• the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
• training specific to this role required by Department policy; and
• the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

All applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 5 December 2022.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm will not be accepted.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our division for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.