We are seeking a proactive and detail-focused Land Transaction Officer to join our Acquisition Management team within Land Transaction Services. In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting land acquisitions, resumptions, and related transactions that are critical to delivering major transport projects across the state. You’ll work closely with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring all processes align with legislative and departmental requirements—playing a vital role in shaping Queensland’s transport future.

Job details

In the role of Land Transaction Officer (Acquisition Management), you will provide assistance and advice to the unit and stakeholders and will undertake tasks for fulfilment of the legislative processes, departmental procedures, and business considerations necessary for lawful and timely land resumptions, acquisitions from other government agencies, and administration of land for transport infrastructure projects.

Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Provide support, information, and advice to internal and external stakeholders relating to land acquisitions, resumptions and right of way to land, to ensure compliance to departmental policy, and legal and procedural requirements for various land transactions across all tenure types.
• Support, advise on and implement processes for undertaking land acquisitions and resumptions and other land transactions, including preparation of land transaction documents and correspondence.
• Update maintain and accurately enter data and documentation in relevant Property systems and maintain document records to ensure the accurate information is captured in a timely and efficient manner and in line with TMR's record management procedures.
• Monitor and assist in management and prioritisation of work tasks and ensure accurate and quality outputs are completed within required timeframes and service standards.

To thrive in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:
• Experience in land transaction procedures, including land title dealings, administration of land tenures and interests, private land, and government transactions, compulsory resumptions and agreements for land acquisition.
• Experience in, or capacity to develop and apply, knowledge of relevant legislation and procedures for land acquisition, retention, and transactions across the full spectrum of land tenures and interests.
• Experience in, or ability to, assist and implement suitable acquisition strategies and processes for the timely and lawful resumption and acquisition of land, and the administration of land for TMR.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance best practices in land transaction processes.
• Uphold high standards of practice through governance and demonstrate accountability through diligence, transparency, and proficiency.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders while fostering team capabilities and individual talents.

Additional Benefits this role offers:
• Work and Life balance, including 'flex time' and flexible work arrangements and a working from home option.
• Beautiful Carseldine location surrounded by native bush with ample parking, close to the M1 and public and active transport.
• Work with a supportive team, with a high level of training and development invested in each staff member
• Generous leave and superannuation

Joining the Acquisition Management team will give you a down-to-earth working environment with a highly skilled and collaborative team, along with competitive remuneration, training and benefits. There will be a wide range of opportunities for you to grow and develop your skills and progress your career. So, if you love working in a dynamic and ambitious environment, our team is for you.

Please tell us about any additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services, physical requirements, or assistive technologies, that will better enable you to shine.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• applicant-guide (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  636300-25 Role Description (Word, 518KB)