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There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry! At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Land Access Specialist at Perth Head Office on a permanent basis.

About this role

As the Senior Land Access Specialist, you will be required to:

• This position is accountable for driving and delivering sustainable and efficient asset positioning and construction of major infrastructure, including alternative technology such as stand-alone power systems, through consultation and complex negotiation with community stakeholders, regulators, and private landowners.
• This will be achieved through providing extensive subject matter expertise (SME), advice and support which will include programme management and continuous improvement of land success processes, standards, and the provision of strategic advice through extensive engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Accountable for securing access to private property, negotiating complex compensation and easements etc. in order to support asset positioning and land access solutions for Western Power
• Resolve complex land access issues that are escalated from other areas of Western Power unable to reach agreement with stakeholders or landowners, using specialist skills to negotiate access or working with the legal team to gain access
• Understand Western Power’s legal and regulatory obligations related to land access and technical standards regarding substation, tower, transmission line designs and stand-alone power systems to ensure advice to internal and external stakeholders is consistent with Western Power’s legal obligations and technical capabilities
• Define access installation and works remediation scopes for major projects, and complete compliance checks, to ensure delivery in line with negotiated conditions
• Completing review and improvements of suite of Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Approvals processes and procedures
• Identify gaps to processes and strive for best practice within a highly regulated environment by working closely with other Senior SHE Approvals colleagues
• Mentor the team for adhering to processes and procedures within the SHE Land Access Team
• Monitor, review and allocate works to the Land Access Specialist from internal stakeholders through a functional mailbox
• Coach other staff to build their capability to negotiate access to land
• Ensure all projects are managed in accordance with the Western Power Works Governance framework using PMBOK or other management methods
• Represent Western Power at events, including speaking at public forums

About you

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• Extensive knowledge and expertise (of at least 8 to 10+ years) in regulations and negotiating approval
• Knowledge of safety, health and environment regulatory requirements.
• conditions with government and non-government stakeholders
• Demonstrated application of project planning and risk management tools
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships with external regulators
• Ability to identify, manage and escalate risks and issues, specific to the position.
• Ability to engage with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and work collaboratively to reach agreed outcomes.
• Demonstrated exceptional negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Practical exposure to linear infrastructure and associated systems
• Knowledge of multi criteria options analysis with strong business acumen
• Good understanding of the legislation that governs access to land and the process of securing easements, preferably within a utility
• Well-developed communication and listening skills with a proven ability to handle confrontation
• Understanding of environmental obligations
• Knowledge of the International Association of Public Participation spectrum and key principles
• Interaction with others is primarily concerned with influencing, developing and motivating people and changing behaviour

Joining Western Power

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

• Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
• Access to five Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership

Important information

We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2027 and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.

We are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan). Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.

Our recruitment process requires that all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a police clearance issued within the last six months.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.

To find out more about us please visit https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/

Applications close on 19/12/2022

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