Are you a skilled negotiator with a passion for shaping transport infrastructure outcomes across Queensland? As a Senior Property Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of critical projects by providing expert property advice, leading complex acquisition and disposal activities, and working directly with landowners and stakeholders.

In this role, you’ll contribute to the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure by developing acquisition strategies, managing sensitive negotiations, and interpreting legislation and case law. You’ll represent TMR in community forums, build strong stakeholder relationships, and ensure land required for projects is secured efficiently and professionally.

Job details

In the role of Senior Property Officer you will provide advice on property matters to facilitate decision making in the planning of transport infrastructure projects. You will be involved in public consultation, developing acquisition and disposal strategies, negotiating and influencing collaborative outcomes with stakeholders and effective project management.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Provide specialist property advice in relation to acquisition/resumption of land for transport infrastructure projects and property disposals.
• Represent the Property Acquisitions and Disposals unit at community forums and meetings, where you will consult with landowners and other proprietary interests in land and their advisors.
• Conduct sensitive acquisition/compensation negotiations with impacted parties and their advisors.
• Provide clear and timely legal and physical right of way to land required for transport infrastructure projects of TMR or clients of TMR throughout Queensland.
• Apply and interpret case law and legislation for compulsory acquisition and other property dealings.
• Ensure successful completion of your projects within time, quality, cost and stakeholder expectations.

We recognise and celebrate that everyone is unique and seek the applicant best suited to the role. We will assess your experience, knowledge and acquired skills, as well as your potential for development and your personal qualities.

To thrive in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

Mandatory qualifications and conditions

• Possession of a degree in Property from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent qualification.
• Must be registered as a Valuer with the Valuers Registration Board of Queensland (or eligible for registration), in accordance with the provisions of the Valuers Registration Act 1992.
• Must hold a current Class C drivers' licence or be able to acquire immediately.
• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.

Requirements of the role

• Experience in successfully managing the acquisition/compulsory acquisition (and disposal) of various types of property, including the application of relevant valuation and legal principles.
• Proficient in collaborative communication and management of multiple stakeholders to achieve customer-focused outcomes.
• Proven ability to employ an empathetic approach to compulsory property dealings and to identify and appropriately manage sensitive issues.

Some of the additional benefits this opportunity offers include:

• Work/life balance, including 'flex time' and flexible work arrangements and a working from home option.
• Work with a supportive team, with a high level of training and development invested in each staff member
• Generous leave and superannuation

For more information on the full list of responsibilities, requirements of the role and how to apply for this exciting opportunity, please read the Role Description and Applicant Guide.

Terry Gannon can be contacted on (07) 3066 2010 should you have any questions regarding this role.

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.

There are two permanent positions available.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

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

• Applicant Guide (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  692508 26 Role Description (Word, 573KB)