Land Access Specialist

Origin Energy Services Ltd is seeking a Land Access Specialist in Brisbane, QLD, Australia. The role involves negotiating land access agreements, managing relationships with landholders, and providing strategic advice on land access for renewable energy projects. Candidates should have significant experience in negotiation and property agreements, preferably in the energy or heavy industry sectors. The position requires regular travel to project sites.
• Play a pivotal role in Origin's Renewable Energy Transition
• From negotiation, to agreement, to ongoing compliance
• Brisbane based

Delivering good energy starts from within

It’s an exciting time to join Origin. Creating a great place to work means together we’re progressing our ambition to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions. We’re always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers – and for our people.

About the role:

Plan and lead the negotiation of land access and property related agreements with landholders and their representatives relating to Generation and Development activities in compliance with organisational guidelines, as well as fulfilling statutory compliance obligations.

Key responsibilities include:
• Develop and deliver successful land access strategies and plans in consultation with relevant internal stakeholders and contractors.
• Take a lead role in land access issues management and provide subject matter expertise and capability regarding the negotiation of agreements to gain and maintain access to renewable energy resources and land.
• Provide due diligence support to the project and strategic advice on key landholder of contract issues and risks relating to existing and proposed land access requirements and agreements for Development & Construction projects.
• Manage relationships and agreements with landholders whom the business holds existing lease agreements with, in addition to managing land management issues that may arise.
• Coordinate implementation of scopes of work delivered by Contractors, in addition to professionally managing related budgets and costs.
• Engage with landholders and their representatives directly during negotiations, with the aim of building sustainable and effective relationships.
• Instruct external contractors in the delivery of this role’s scope, including Land Access consultants, Valuation Service providers, Surveyors and Town Planners

What will you bring?
• Significant experience in negotiation and delivery of property related agreements, including within complex environments.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in energy, resources/ mining or heavy industry sectors
• Proven strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills, and the ability to influence without authority.
• Demonstrated experience in developing strategies and plans to gain and maintain access to renewable energy resources and land.
• Sound understanding of rural industries and practices.
• Excellent business acumen, with demonstrated experience in developing strategies and recommendations for commercial consideration and compensation for land access to support activities and delivering land access within pre-approved limits
• Be willing to regularly travel to generation and development sites or be based regionally in proximity to development projects

So, why join us?
• Discounted Origin product benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers!
• Flexible working environment
• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + performance based reviews
• Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month-to-month plans and no lock-in contract.
• Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members.
• A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work!

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Here's a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.