Senior Project Officer - Land Acquisition
Full time, Permanent
Hybrid
4d ago , from Victorian Department of Energy and Climate Action
The Senior Project Officer Land Acquisitions is responsible for the planning, management and delivery of land acquisition and property services for the Melbourne Strategic Assessment (MSA) Program. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, work independently, make a positive contribution to the MSA program team, and possesses highly developed negotiation skills. The position will provide advice to and build relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders including other government agencies and authorities, property professionals and private landowners. The key work of this role will be delivered in a manner that demonstrates DELWP's values and behaviours of teamwork, service excellence, ownership and wellbeing and safety.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
Highly Desirable:
Knowledge of the relevant policy, procedures and legislation associated with property acquisitions and public land, in particular the Land Acquisition and Compensation Act ****, the Planning and Environment Act **** and the Crown Land (Reserves) Act ****.
Demonstrated experience in the implementation of land acquisitions, Crown property dealings and projects.
This is an ongoing position.



The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace
DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact ******.
We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.
Applications close *****pm on Monday, 24 August ****.
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📌 Senior Project Officer - Land Acquisition (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
📍 Melbourne