About UsJemena is an Australian energy company who owns and operates over $11.5 Billion worth of gas and electricity transportation assets across Australia supplying millions of households and businesses with essential services every day.We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our Group's over 3000 team members across the East Coast, consistently strive to make a difference in the communities we serve.
About the roleWe are seeking an experienced and energetic
Senior Lands Management Officer (LMO) to join our team. Based in Brisbane, the role will be responsible for managing land tenure arrangements for gas infrastructure in the eastern states of Australia. Your focus will be on high pressure gas AS2885 pipelines across Jemena's assets in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, as well as on Jemena's electricity assets in Victoria.The Senior LMO performs negotiations and delivers documentation relating to easements, leases, licences, land crossing agreements, purchases, and divestments. The role drives the landholder and stakeholder engagement on operational AS2885 assets. This includes negotiating agreements and tenure requirements for third party activities occurring near our assets. You will also undertake the associated transactions, queries, advice and administration in accordance with Jemena values, policies and procedures. The role provides support to the Lands Manager with respect to strategic and management matters relating to land management systems, processes and other deliverables.
Key Responsibilities include- Provide strategic advice and input into Jemena's operational land portfolio across its energy assets
- Maintain strong internal relationships with commercial, engineering, legal and field teams to support the delivery of complex, high profile projects
- Implement, negotiate and execute access arrangements with utilities, land and property owners, pipeline operators and asset owners
- Manage delivery of land and tenure commitments to third parties including native title, cultural heritage and land council groups
- Develop and deliver strategies to facilitate the acquisition and management of secure tenure (easement, leasehold, freehold, other) for Jemena assets
- Drive positive and respectful engagement with a diverse group of landholders and stakeholders
- Provide support and guidance within the Lands team around commercial and risk aspects of agreement negotiation
- Draft and review land tenure documentation for assets and organise execution of documents by third parties as required
- Manage and control high risk known and potential encroachments through enforcement of land and regulatory rights
- Support Jemena land access, easement and property works to ensure conformance to tenure rights and relevant legislation
About YouTo set yourself up for success in Jemena, you arise from a similar role in a comparable industry, as well as the following:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications with considerable experience in contract negotiation, property acquisition, leasing, easements etc across Victoria, New South Wales or Queensland
- Possess an understanding of technical, financial and commercial risks in relation to Lands Management
- Exposure to the utilities or energy sector (highly desirable)
We are a champion of equal opportunity employment and have committed to targets for gender equity and first nations representation in our workforce. We want you to come as you are by promoting an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with.We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for potential long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process.Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia's “Net Zero” targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of our journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry.
Recruitment ProcessAs part of Jemena's recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.Notice to Third Parties: Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.
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