Job Senior Property Advisor, Brisbane

Work. Reporting to the Property Services Manager, you will assess and provide expert advice in relation to a wide range of property management matters, including land acquisition, disposal, leasing / licensing, easements, planning and development, encroachments, detailed tenure assessment, land resumptions and have an in-depth understanding of cultural heritage and native title assessment considerations.

Using your highly developed reasoning skills, you will analyse complex property management and land tenure matters and develop strategies to support risk and compliance management. You will also deliver effective and efficient management of Sunwater’s property portfolio to ensure consistency with required state and federal government requirements.​

In addition, you will:

• Provide technical input into negotiations on complex land acquisition and other property transactions with state and local government departments, private organisations, community groups and other stakeholders. ​
• Support the development and implementation of strategies for long-term management and rationalisation of land for projects and operational use
• Prepare internal and external reporting on property related matters and the Sunwater portfolio with recommendations for decision making.

We are seeking an experienced property professional with 7+ years’ experience in similar role with the ability to provide recommendations to support key decision-making and strategic planning. You will have practical experience in property and tenure management for large, diverse property portfolios and have a high level of communication and interpersonal skills.

You will also bring:

• Degree in property or relevant discipline, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience with Native Title and Cultural Heritage assessments (ideal)
• Well-developed negotiation and consultation skills, with ability to facilitate and resolve disputes relating to land matters

This role offers an array of attractive benefits including a competitive base salary, 12.75% superannuation, access to banked time and TOIL, 17.5% leave loading and a genuine emphasis on work/life balance.

Water - Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

Life – At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

• My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
• My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
• My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
• My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world. We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.

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