At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you.

We’re working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.

A career that matters and lasts

As the Property Project Officer you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.

• Competitive Salary starting from $135,123 + 14.75% Super working a 9 day fortnight
• Provide essential support in the delivery of land access and tenure acquisition projects, including technical analysis and route selection for transmission lines and substations.
• Assist in managing Ministerial Infrastructure Designation applications and communicate property access schedules to support environmental, cultural, and construction activities.

We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits.

Ask us about:

• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Career development
• Health & wellbeing programs
• Leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
• Inclusive workplace facilities
• Free undercover secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles

The opportunity:

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to join our team and assist in the development of property access schedules. This role involves providing both technical and administrative support to ensure the smooth delivery of land access, working closely with the project team throughout the process.

In this position, you will be responsible for offering specialist support to facilitate the cost-effective delivery of approvals and tenure acquisition projects. You will assist Project Managers by liaising with subject matter experts and arranging essential meetings to ensure the success of various tasks. Your role will also include supporting preliminary project investigations, providing project management assistance, and conducting detailed technical analysis of transmission line corridors and potential substation sites.

You will contribute to the development of transmission line route selection, assist in the implementation of easement acquisition strategies, and help manage related activities. A key part of the role will be assisting with the preparation of Ministerial Infrastructure Designation applications while also identifying and managing the administrative risks associated with legislative processes.

Additionally, you will be responsible for developing and effectively communicating property access schedules, playing a key role in the implementation of environmental, cultural, and construction-related activities and surveys on the ground.

The people you'll join:

The Property team is critical in enabling the development and execution of new projects while also ensuring the optimal management of property for our existing infrastructure.

You will be part of a dedicated Property team, based in Virginia, in the Major Projects division delivering critical support to Major Projects deliverables.

What you'll bring:

Relevant Certificate IV qualification in business, property or project management or a technical field such as engineering, survey or land management; or, a relevant combination of experience and/or training.

We’d also love you to have:

• A high level of understanding of issues relevant to route investigation, selection and approval processes.
• Extensive knowledge of land tenure and an understanding of environmental constraints, cultural heritage and native title matters, community engagement and government expectations.
• An understanding of contractual mechanisms commonly used to secure property rights and interests.

What matters most is your drive to make an impact for the millions of people we serve. Through our core values of accountability, customer service, teamwork and safety, you’ll strive to question and challenge the ordinary every day.

Find your possibility today:

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on Monday the 21st of April 2025. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.

To discuss any adjustment requirements or for more information on the role, contact Klaas van Noord at Klaas.vannoord@powerlink.com.au

Our commitment to inclusion and belonging

We know empowering people to bring their whole self to work enables them to unleash their potential. To learn about our efforts towards greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, visit our careers site for more information!

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