At NEXTDC we are building the heart of Australia & Asia’s high tech future. We design, build and operate world class, next generation data centres, using cutting edge, environmentally efficient infrastructure to service the specific requirements of local and international customers.

NEXTDC is an exciting ASX 100 listed technology company, only 16 years young and operating 18 data centres across 8 major cities in Australia and Malaysia, with multiple international sites in development to support our customer’s digital infrastructure.

At NEXTDC our success depends on the talents of our people, and we foster a culture of continued learning and development. Our culture is built on collaboration and innovation, we are passionate about what we do, and we are committed to our mission to be the leading customer centric data centre services company.

Where Cloud lives and AI thrives

Job Description

AsourHead ofSite Acquisitions,you’llbe responsible foridentifyingandacquiringland to expand NEXTDC’s Data Centre portfolio and MW capacity across Australia and internationally.You’llworkwithour Engineering andDevelopmentteamstodefine site requirements for potential data centre locationsand evaluate and screen candidate sites,in line withour customer’s expected needsrecommendingandguidingsuitablesitesintoand throughformal due diligence.The role is highvisibilityand coordinateswith theNEXTDC executive, being keytothe execution ofourstrategicplan.

Your key responsibilities include:

Maintainingdeepexpertisein real estate markets,linked tositesuitability,high-voltagepowerandlarge-scale utility connection, andultimatelylandparcel negotiation

Drivingthe site acquisition recommendation process through to approvedacquisition





Operatingsomewhatautonomouslyas a senior individual contributor — working at the highestplanningand commercial level,without direct team management responsibilities

Ensuring thatgrid power viability for each prospective siteiswell understood,teaming withEnergy andWaterSMEstoensureutilityserviceprovidersandauthoritiesarealigned

Executingand evolvingthe site selection framework acrosstheNEXTDC developmentvision, aligned tomarketchanges,company policy andactualbusiness needs

Meetingand negotiatingwith Governmentdepartments,localcouncils, utility network operators, vendors, contractors, NEXTDC leaders and team members and any other applicable stakeholders to enable positive land acquisition outcomes,along withmomentum forpower and infrastructure conditionsrequiredforacceleratedDevelopmentpostapproval

We are happy for this position to be based in either Melbourne or Sydney

Qualifications

We’reseekingan experiencedprofessionalwith deepexpertisein land and property acquisition, including negotiation of commercial terms, structuring of conditional contracts, and management of complex multi-party transactions at scale. You’ll bring astrong understanding ofland,power and water utility infrastructure, including high voltage transmission and distribution systems,



power generation and recycled water projectsas well as a sound understanding of property law, land acquisition processes, development planning and zoning frameworks, and relevant State and Federal approval pathways in Australia, with awareness of equivalent frameworks in key international markets.

15+ years ofdemonstratedexperience in land acquisition, site selection, or strategic property transactions

Experience negotiating and executing land transactions with individual site or portfolio values typically in the range of $50m to $500m, with an understanding of the commercial, financial, and risk structuring considerations relevant at this scale

Experienceoperatingacross multiple internationaljurisdictions, including familiarity with land acquisition, planning, and utility connection processes in Australia and in key Asia Pacific markets

Knowledge of relevant data centre and building design standards such as Uptime Institute, TIA-942, NABERS and BCAandinter-relationshipwithlocal andstrategicTown Planningimperativesand rules

Additional Information

- Seize this exciting opportunity to join one of Australia’s fastest growing companies and play a key contributing role in the future of AI and the digital economy
- Join an inclusive, diverse and values-driven working culture supporting hybrid work practices
- Enjoy awesome employee perks (gifted share options, NEXTDC days, volunteer days, professional development, holistic wellbeing and mental health programs and more)
- Great opportunities to progress within our company (grow as we grow)

Our mission is to continue building a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents the communities in which we operate.

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📌 Global Head of Site Acquisition (Australia)
🏢 Nextdc
📍 Australia