Overview of role:

The Corporate Land Asset Manager plays a critical role within Coliban Water’s Assets & Operations function. This role is responsible for managing Coliban Water’s current and future land interests across the region, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, and supporting the strategic management of land assets.

The role leads complex land acquisitions, disposals, leases, and licences, working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve issues, influence decisions, and provide expert advice. It drives proactive land management, customer-focused service, and staff development while contributing to the implementation of the Corporate Land Management Strategy and continuous process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

As our Corporate Land Asset Manager , you’ll be accountable for:

• Corporate Land Management: Proactively manage Coliban Water’s land assets, including inspections, issue identification, reporting, acquisitions, disposals, and compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Negotiation: Liaise with internal teams, Developer Services, and external stakeholders to resolve complex land issues, provide expert advice, and achieve strategic land outcomes.
• Agreements & Land Dealings: Prepare, negotiate, and manage licences, leases, easements, contracts of sale, Section 173 Agreements, and other land transactions, ensuring timely registration and compliance.
• Leadership & Team Development: Lead the Corporate Land Assets Team, fostering cohesion, mentoring staff, clarifying goals and accountabilities, and supporting professional development.
• Planning, Reporting & Compliance: Oversee budgeting, performance reporting, process improvements, and participation in forums (VCAT, Court, mediation), ensuring decisions and actions align with organisational objectives and legal requirements.

About you:

• Strong understanding of land law as it applies to public sector entities or Water Corporations, Ability to negotiate successfully with both internal and external stakeholders. Relevant environmental experience a benefit.
• A strong understanding of land strategy, acquisition, disposal, and negotiation processes, with the ability to provide strategic insights and solutions to senior leaders and stakeholders
• Extensive experience in a specialist advisory or management role involving complex land asset management within regulated and/or government frameworks.
• A tertiary qualification in business, real estate, law, engineering, or a related discipline.

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.

Learn more in the position description

Salary:

The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 5 $115,162 - $135,736 + Superannuation salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience.

Enquiries:

For further information please contact Jessica Dore on 0427 980 661 or via email at [email protected]

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by COB 6 October 2025.

Why join us?

At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities – now and tomorrow.

We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.

Our commitment to inclusion means you’ll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.

At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.

What are you waiting for? We’d love you to join us.

Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.

We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone, including people with disabilities and diverse abilities. If you need any support during the application process or would like to discuss interview adjustments, please contact Jessica Dore on 0427 980 661 or via email at [email protected].

Please indicate any adjustments (administrative, environmental, or procedural) you may need to effectively participate in the recruitment process and/or carry out the requirements of the role you are applying for.

Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement.