Land Access and Approvals Manager

TasNetworks is seeking a Land Access and Approvals Manager in Hobart, TAS, Australia. The role involves managing land access strategies, negotiating easement agreements, preparing legal documents, and advising project teams on property matters. Candidates should have experience in stakeholder engagement and qualifications in property or legal fields. The position is full-time, offers flexible work arrangements, and requires travel across Tasmania and potentially interstate.
About The Role

At TasNetworks, we’re looking for a Land Access and Approvals Manager to assist in the delivery of our land access strategy, to secure the land and property we need to deliver key projects — from day-to-day upgrades to major transmission developments.

In this role, you’ll support land access and easement acquisition for network projects, working directly with landowners, consultants, and internal teams. You’ll manage negotiations, prepare legal and property documents, and help ensure that our network assets are protected for the long term.

Other Duties Of The Role Include
• Engage and negotiate with landholders for land access and easement agreements
• Prepare and lodge documentation to register easements and manage property transactions
• Provide advice on property and land access matters to project teams
• Conduct due diligence, perform searches, and manage contract and database records
• Support reviews of legal documents and draft standard forms and correspondence
• Maintain a continuous improvement focus to ensure compliance with relevant laws
• Understand the broader impact of projects on landowners, communities and the environment

About You

You will bring demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, drawing upon your excellent communication and negotiation skills to build and maintain effective business relationships.

You will hold a qualification (and/or experience) in property, surveying or legal fields, having worked in a similar role with experience in land access, easements, and property transactions (ideally within utilities or infrastructure with knowledge of the energy industry).

You will promote a thorough understanding of easement legislation and experience with Tasmanian systems like LIST, with experience managing projects, contracts, and working with external consultants.

Your ability to provide technical solutions, resolve issues, and work proactively in a fast paced, accountable environment will see you succeed in this role.

As this is a Statewide role you will be willing to travel across Tasmania (and interstate) as needed.

If you are looking to work on meaningful projects that shape Tasmania’s energy future, submit your application today!

What's on offer

This is a Permanent full time opportunity, offering an attractive remuneration and benefits package.

At TasNetworks we want to power a bright future for our people, our community and our customers. We offer a supportive work environment where safety is at the heart of everything we do.

As an “employer of choice” we offer excellent employee benefits including:
• Great professional development opportunities (we have a contemporary OD Team)
• Flexible work arrangements (we really mean it)
• Electricity discount of 16.66% (following probationary period)
• Paid volunteer days (we strive to give back to the community
• Free onsite parking (It all adds up)
• Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate)
• Personalised career pathways and development opportunities
• All the equipment you'll need to be successful in your role

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How to apply

Please ensure you attach a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience are aligned with this role, and a current resume. For more information about this opportunity and to acquire a position description, please click

Applications close 11:59pm Friday 13th June 2025, however, we will be reviewing applications upon receipt and may commence our recruitment process prior to the closing date.

For further information about the role, please contact Burcu Clayton, Leader Corporate Counsel – burcu.clayton@tasnetworks.com.au

TasNetworks is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to responding to every applicant. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role. Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks.

About Us

TasNetworks is Powering a Bright Future by delivering safe and sustainable essential services while maximising value for all of Tasmania.

As Tasmania’s provider of electricity transmission and distribution services, we are committed to providing our customers with affordable and reliable electricity, while helping Australia transition to cleaner energy sources. We have 300,000 residential, business, commercial, and industrial customers, and are committed to working with our community to make a meaningful difference to the lives of Tasmanians – through and beyond the delivery of electricity and telecommunication services.

By joining TasNetworks, you will experience the difference of a company that puts customers first, values safety above all, unifies in the face of challenges, and embraces diversity and forward thinking.

Together, we are powering a bright future for Tasmania.