Land Acquisition Manager

<ul><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><a>Full Time Permanent Opportunity</a></span></li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Hybrid Work Model (3 days office,2 days home)</span></li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Base Yourself in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne</span></li></ul><h1 style="margin-bottom:16.0px;"><br><span style="color:rgb(205,89,55);font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">About RES</span></h1><div><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company with over a 23GW portfolio and the expertise to develop, engineer, construct, finance, and operate projects around the globe and is active in a range of energy technologies including onshore and offshore wind, solar, energy storage and transmission and distribution.  RES is also responsible for the operational asset management of over 12GW on behalf of Clients.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">We are driven by our vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable zero carbon energy.  We are proud of the 21 million tonnes of carbon offset each year by our global portfolio of renewable energy projects and we are proud of the people that developed and built them.</span></div><h1><br><span style="color:rgb(205,89,55);font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">About the Role:</span></h1><div><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">We are looking for a Land Acquisition Manager to work as part of the RES Australia wind, solar and storage development teams. This role will be responsible to plan and acquire land for renewable energy projects, particularly for grid connections &amp; you will be involved in the acquisition of linear infrastructure i.e transmission lines.</span></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">The role requires  travel to various sites, as it involves field work.</span></strong><br><br><span style="color:rgb(205,89,55);font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><strong>Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:</strong></span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(205,89,55);font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><strong></strong></span></div><ul><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Lead the negotiation and security of appropriate property rights for the Company’s renewable energy developments with a focus on securing land required for grid connections.</span></li><li style="margin-top:0.0px;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Supporting the land acquisition team in securing land for main project sites.</span></li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Find practical solutions to resolve landowner concerns and build comfort.</span></li><li style="margin-top:0.0px;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Liaising with and providing instructions to internal and external solicitors and agents.</span></li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Supporting the due diligence and financial close process for all aspects of property.</span></li><li style="margin-top:0.0px;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Supporting new sites selection work from a property perspective, primarily the development of land which might be required for a grid connection.</span></li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Maintaining the company land templates and supporting the development of new documents as required.</span></li><li style="margin-top:0.0px;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Managing the internal approval and document control process for property agreements.</span><br><br></li></ul><div><span style="color:rgb(205,89,55);font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><strong></strong></span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(205,89,55);font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><strong>Skills, Experience &amp; Qualifications:</strong></span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(205,89,55);font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><strong></strong></span></div><ul><li style="margin-bottom:0.0px;margin-top:16.0px;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">A high level of working knowledge of relevant property law and documentation.</span></li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Quickly building rapport with rural landowners, over the phone and in person</span></li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Experience of budgetary and risk management.</span></li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Experience in the acquisition of linear infrastructure (i.e. transmission lines, gas pipelines, rail and/or road) is highly preferred.</span></li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Strong Microsoft Office skills, experience with GIS software is desirable.</span></li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Knowledge of renewables, specifically wind and solar energy or conventional power generation is preferred, but not essential, if transferable skills can be demonstrated.</span></li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Flexibility to travel throughout Australia as it involves field work</span></li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Current driver’s license.</span></li></ul><h1><span style="color:rgb(205,89,55);font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"></span></h1><h1><span style="color:rgb(205,89,55);font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">What we offer</span></h1><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">At RES you can expect to join a warm and welcoming team in a business that wants you to succeed.  Employee satisfaction is of paramount importance, and we show this through a wide range of benefits which includes:</span></div><ul><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">A competitive bonus.</span></li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Genuine flexible working.</span></li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Generous and gender-neutral parental leave.</span></li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">25 days leave (including the ability to swap cultural days of significance)</span></li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Annual skin checks.</span></li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Flu vaccinations.</span></li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">eye care</span></li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Professional trade subscriptions.</span></li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Class Pass membership ($40 a month).</span></li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">4 paid volunteer days, and charity matching.</span></li></ul><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">We are also dedicated to the personal and professional development of our employees via training and development opportunities and sponsored education. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">#LI-DL1</span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">#LI-HYBRID</span></div><h1><span style="color:rgb(205,89,55);font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Culture of Care for our People, Our Planet, and Our Product</span></h1><div><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">In joining RES, you chose to become part of an organisation built on a long history of operational excellence and care. We have always cared about our employee’s safety, wellbeing, and personal growth.  We truly value and respect the individual contributions of our people and believe that diversity provides an important range of perspectives.  A fair and inclusive culture makes us stronger.  Our culture of care and inclusion extends to the environment and to external communities, stakeholders, clients, suppliers, and the carbon footprint we leave.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, relation, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.RES is a LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer and Certified as a Family Friendly Workplace.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0.0px;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0.0px;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><strong></strong></span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0.0px;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"><strong>RES acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their ongoing connections to land, sea and </strong><strong>community. We pay our respect to Elders past and present and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.</strong></span></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Please let me know if you have any special requirements or need any sort of assistance during the interview.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(205,89,55);font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><strong></strong></span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(205,89,55);font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><strong>Recruiting Process</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">This role will be advertised internally for one week to internal applicants and referrals. If no suitable candidates are sourced, the role will then be advertised externally for four weeks. </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"> We will contact the candidates after the four-week period.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></div><div><strong><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;"> Note: </span></strong><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:10.0pt;">This role does not provide sponsorship; we welcome applications from candidates who have full work rights.</span></div>