Job Description

The Opportunity

The Land Access Representative is a fast-paced, high-volume role that supports the successful transition of projects from design through to delivery. The role is responsible for coordinating and securing permits, approvals and land access requirements across environmental, local council, state government, heritage and cultural requirements, ensuring all documentation is accurate, compliant and completed within required timeframes.

Duties include:

• Conduct and document discussions with external stakeholders, landowners and government bodies to ensure community engagement and consultation requirements are understood and met.
• Interpret consultation findings and prepare approval, permit and assessment documentation for field teams, ensuring compliance with land access requirements.
• Work closely with project, operations and planning teams to develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Review, collect, manage and maintain relevant environmental and land access data.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across Downer, client and government systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in a high-volume, accuracy-critical administrative, coordination or project support environment.
• Exposure to state, local and national heritage approval processes and associated compliance requirements (desirable).
• A confident and proactive communicator who is comfortable building relationships and engaging with a broad range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, maintain attention to detail and remain highly organised in a fast-paced environment.
• A self-starter who can quickly build capability in the role, take ownership of outcomes and confidently pick up the phone to resolve issues, gather information and keep projects moving.

What we offer

• Work for a Tier 1 ASX-listed organisation delivering critical infrastructure projects.
• Join a supportive and collaborative team with experienced leaders invested in your development.
• Enjoy attractive remuneration, employee benefits and retailer discounts.
• Gain valuable experience, broaden your industry exposure and work alongside some of the best talent in the infrastructure and utilities sectors.

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

How to apply

Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.