Land Access Manager (Permitting/LAAN) – Telecommunications.
Location: Macquarie Park, Sydney (On-site) | Type: Full-time, permanent
The Opportunity
We’re working with a well-established telecommunications infrastructure business delivering major dark fibre projects across Australia. This is a hands-on Land Access & Permitting role where you’ll own approvals, stakeholder engagement, and access coordination to keep construction moving.
If you like responsibility, fast-moving delivery, and real-world impact — this one’s worth a look.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Manage land access and permitting activities across projects
* Prepare and issue Land Access & Activity Notices (LAANs)
* Ensure work is compliant with client specs and government requirements
* Coordinate landowner engagement, site access, inductions, inspections, and scheduling
* Manage objections, complaints, and enquiries within contract timeframes
* Maintain accurate documentation, systems updates, and records
* Liaise with councils, building managers, authorities, and other external stakeholders
* Contribute to weekly/monthly progress reporting
* Support access planning to reduce risk and protect delivery timelines
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
* Strong experience in Pit & Pipe network construction
* Understanding of HDD boring and trenching techniques
* Land access / permitting experience in civil or telco environments
* Knowledge of LAAN processes and governing guidelines
* Familiarity with Telstra DCAF and related procedures
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
* Solid admin/documentation discipline and ability to prioritise workload
* Confident with Excel, Word, Google Earth Pro (Visio a bonus)
* Current driver’s licence
Applicants must have full Australian working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this role.