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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

We’re looking for Land Access Officers and Land Access Coordinators for infrastructure projects in QLD.

Originally founded in 1970, JLL Infrastructure Advisory is one of Australia’s leading providers of land access and land acquisition services working on some of Australia’s largest and most significant major infrastructure projects.
Due to continued growth and significant upcoming opportunities, JLL Infrastructure Advisory is seeking expressions of interest from experienced Land Access Officers and Land Access Coordinators.

Land Access Officers
The main performance objective of the role is to develop, maintain and foster trusting and respectful relationships with landholders and stakeholders impacted by infrastructure projects.

It is expected you will have experience in the following:
Initiating contact with landholders to provide an overview of the project and confirm contact details and engagement preferences
Understanding the landholder’s connection with their land and the broader community and how they operate their property
Explaining the impact of the project on their property and how those impacts will be managed and in consultation with the landholder determine practical mitigation measures;
Conveying landowner insights and queries to the broader project team and providing timely, considered responses
Explaining the need to undertake investigations on their land to inform the feasibility of the project, how those investigations will be undertaken and agree property access conditions to be observed
Organising and attending the investigations on each property to ensure access conditions are observed and to be a recognisable, trusted face for the landholder should they have any questions
Provide regular progress updates to landholders and opportunities for them to participate in project activities such as community information sessions and submissions to the Project EIS
Explain the land acquisition and compensation process, the steps and timeframes involved and the landholder’s ability to seek professional advice
Managing land acquisition negotiations through regular liaison with the landholder and their representatives and issues resolution with the project team.

The Land Access Officer is required to travel to the project area on a regular basis and stay away for up to 2 weeks at a time depending on project needs.

Land Access Coordinators

It is expected you will have experience in the following:
Exposure to multi-disciplinary land access requirements for major infrastructure projects.
Creation, management and continuous improvement of land access processes, systems and databases to efficiently initiate, assess, approve/deny and co-ordinate land access requests from internal stakeholders and external contractors.
Setting expectations with internal and external stakeholders regarding land access requirements and timeframes.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially database creation

Why work at JLL?
Commitment to excellence in professional services and training and development opportunities
Global strength of JLL and our commitment to leading the transition to renewables
Local strength of JLL Infrastructure Advisory as the leader in Property Advisory and Acquisition Services to the energy and resources sectors across Australia
Large portfolio of current projects of national significance and large pipeline of upcoming projects predominately on east coast
Fixed term contracts available and attractive remuneration
Employee assistance program
Access to a range of well-being schemes and discounts

We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry, and then empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their health, financial and personal well-being. Our underlying benefits philosophy is this: be fair to our people and provide opportunities for those who take advantage of our programs and resources to lower their health costs and increase their personal and financial security.

What you can expect from us:
As an organisation, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity and building an inclusive workplace. This is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies.
We support applications from all underrepresented groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBT+, people with disability and people of all age, religions and race. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.