We're looking for a Land & Property Management Coordinator to join our Rural Water Efficiency Project (RWEP) team and play a critical role in securing the land, property and access arrangements that will enable the successful delivery of this landmark program.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a complex infrastructure project that will have a lasting impact on our customers, communities and the environment.

About the project

The Rural Water Efficiency Project is a landmark investment jointly funded by the Australian Government and Coliban Water. The program will modernise and optimise the Greater Bendigo rural water network, improving water efficiency and service delivery for more than 1,150 rural customers while strengthening long-term water security across the region.

About the role

Reporting to the Manager Planning & Decommissioning, you will coordinate the delivery of the project's land access and property management program, ensuring land acquisition, easements, leases, licences and other property transactions are delivered safely, efficiently and on schedule.

Working closely with landowners, government agencies, consultants and internal project teams, you'll help remove barriers to project delivery while building solid relationships with stakeholders throughout the region.

Key Responsibilities:

As the Land & Property Management Coordinator, you will:

- Coordinate land access activities to support project delivery.
- Manage land acquisition, disposal, easement creation and property transactions.
- Prepare and administer lease and licence agreements.
- Undertake land inspections and prepare reports and recommendations.
- Provide advice on land management, land law and property matters.
- Liaise with landowners, government agencies, councils and internal stakeholders.
- Prepare documentation including contracts,



compensation agreements and statutory approvals.
- Monitor project budgets, planning activities and reporting requirements.
- Support consultants and contractors to ensure land-related activities are delivered on time and within budget.

About you:

You'll be an organised and team-oriented professional who enjoys working with a diverse range of stakeholders and solving complex property and land management challenges.

You'll bring:

- Experience in land and property management, land acquisition or property transactions.
- Knowledge of land law, easements, licences and property legislation, ideally within the public sector or a water authority.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills.
- Strong project coordination and organisational skills.
- The ability to interpret legislation, prepare reports and manage competing priorities.

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.

Learn more in the position description

Salary:

The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 4 $93,548 - $112,895 plus superannuation salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience.

Enquiries:

For further information please contact Bidita Rezwana on 04•••••635 or via email at [email protected]

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by 30 August 2026.





Why join us?

At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities – now and tomorrow.

We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.

Our commitment to inclusion means you’ll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.

At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.

What are you waiting for? We’d love you to join us.

Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.

We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone, including people with disabilities and diverse abilities. If you need any support during the application process or would like to discuss interview adjustments, please contact Bidita Rezwana.

Please indicate any adjustments (administrative, environmental, or procedural) you may need to effectively participate in the recruitment process and/or carry out the requirements of the role you are applying for.

Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date

📌 Land & Property Management Coordinator (RWEP) (Bendigo)
🏢 Coliban Water
📍 Bendigo