Title:  Land and Property Lead

When you choose AusNet, you’ll join genuine people working together making Real. Progress

At AusNet, we’re the link between renewable energy sources and local communities, playing a key role in the clean energy transition and providing essential energy to every Victorian family.

Help us lead the way, while enriching your career with real people who encourage you to bring your best and make real impact – for your career, our communities, and Australia’s cleaner energy future.

 
Purposeful work with genuinely good people. That’s refreshing.

As an industry in transformation, we’re excited by the possibilities. Become part of a critical team that will unlock the renewable energy potential whilst delivering clean and affordable energy to Victorians.  The Development and Future Networks team lead strategic growth in energy. Building customer, community and stakeholder support for delivering greenfield transmission, generation and load connections, storage infrastructure, aggregated DER and clean mobility solutions.

The Land and Property Lead will manage access, acquisition, and tenure review for AusNet's Connections Infrastructure projects, aligning these efforts with strategic organisational goals. This role encompasses stakeholder engagement, risk identification, contract management, and regulatory compliance to effectively support and drive growth.

With a 3/2 Hybrid split Office / WFH, this role can be based in Melbourne CBD and is part of the Development & Future Networks team. 

This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to:

• Review and advise on property matters including land acquisition, land tenure issues and property transactions such as leases, licences, permits and easements
• Collect and interpret title information, such as covenants, encumbrances and caveats
• Lead negotiations to secure land agreements by aligning project benefits with stakeholder interests,
• Assess Land risks in calibrations with planning, community and stakeholder sentiment and reputation
• Develop and implement strategies for engaging affected stakeholders
• Maintain records and information management requirements
• Follow policies and best practice industry guidelines for engagement, land access and acquisition.

You don’t need to check every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of:

• Bachelor's degree in Legal, Business Administration, Real Estate or related field
• IAP2 Certification is preferred.  
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Land or Property specialist, with at least 5 years in a senior role.
• Experience in the Energy or Utilities sector is advantageous
• Proficiency in GIS mapping software.
• Understanding of Land and Property Law, including easements and subdivisions
• Negotiation skills: effective negotiation to achieve the best possible outcomes
• Legal and regulatory knowledge: understanding compliance requirements.

A real place to belong 
 
We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.  

 
We believe in more than just competitive pay. Here’s what sets us apart:

•  Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we’ll work with you to help balance work and life.
• Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service.
• Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you.
• Perks: we offer all the other perks you’ve come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more.

As an industry in transformation, we’re excited by the possibilities ahead.

So, if you’re passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet. Together, we can shape a new way forward.