Adjoining Land Rights Analyst (Up to 13 Months Temporary Opportunity)

If you’re after impact, there’s no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale.

You're a forward thinker who sees potential where others don't. You'll have the chance to shape and transform urban spaces, contribute to sustainable development and create vibrant, liveable communities for future generations to enjoy.
 

In this role, you'll:

be supporting our dynamic Third  Party Interface Management, Strategy and Improvement Team at Sydney Metro to acquire temporary rights on adjoining land. You will support the delivery objectives of Sydney Metro's Technical Services functional division.

You will be responsible for undertaking transactions for temporary rights on adjoining land including but not limited to freehold, leasehold and substratum related matters, easements, leases & licences and other property tenure related matters. You will also be responsible for the management of commercial negotiations as well as working closely with external service providers such as surveyors and property valuation firms.

You will be joining a collaborative team where you will play a vital role in enabling the construction of Sydney Metro projects that will transform and shape the future of Australia’s largest city.

We have multiple vacancies available. These are fixed term opportunities to align with project funding, up until 17/05/2026.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
 

About you

You will be excited to bring your experience in the analysis and due diligence of property transaction services and your working knowledge of property valuation to ensure industry best practice.

Ideally you will have a minimum of 4 years’ experience and/or qualification in land economics, property and land valuation, construction projects or related field or relevant experience.

You will be familiar with construction and have experience working within major public infrastructure projects, preferably within the NSW government environment.

Training within the last year from the Centre for Property Acquisition is desirable.

You will have excellent negotiating and interpersonal and presentation skills and are confident in communicating your findings and recommendations at a ministerial level.

You are recognised as having highly developed written communication skills including the ability to prepare Council reports, high level presentations, complex briefings and technical reports.

You have demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills and judgement, including the ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy and guidelines.

Please note that this team enjoys a hybrid way of working and this role requires site visits throughout Sydney.


Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. 

Sydney Metro delivers Australia’s biggest public transport project and first driverless railway. We engage with our customers and community, and contribute to vibrant and attractive places through station design, interchanges and precincts.

Join us
 

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days. 

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm 24th March 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact SALLY.MCDONALD@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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