Job Title: Land Governance Specialist
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Job Description:
The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the land asset register, maintaining accurate records, and providing technical advice on property transactions. This role involves working closely with various stakeholders to resolve land tenure issues and develop strategies for land management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain and update the land asset register to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
* Provide technical advice on Council's property portfolio, including land use and development.
* Conduct regular audits of land assets to verify information and identify discrepancies.
* Manage, prepare, and review property dealings documentation, including Department of Resources forms and related lodgements and registrations.
* Investigate enquiries from the public related to land use and provide guidance on property transactions.
Requirements:
* Tertiary qualifications (AQF level 7 or above) in a relevant discipline, such as law, planning, land management, or valuation.
* Demonstrated knowledge of the legislative and regulatory frameworks relevant to land and property transactions, land tenure, and native title matters.
* Highly developed written skills with experience in developing strategies, reports, briefs, submissions, and instructions of a complex nature relating to the land portfolio.
* Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, including consultation and negotiation skills and experience developing and managing diverse stakeholder relationships.
* Proficient in using asset management software and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to support land asset management and reporting activities.
* Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and judgement, establish work priorities, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively in line with organisational goals and requirements.
Benefits:
* Learning and Development opportunities.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Up to 12% employer super contribution.
* Study assistance program.
* Reward and recognition.
* 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program.
* Vaccinations.
* Paid Emergency Services leave.