Landholder Relations / Land Access Advisor
Landholder Relations / Land Access Advisor
Reference:
393
Contract Type:
Permanent
Location:
Rockhampton
Industry:
Mining, Resources & Energy
Salary:
Anticipated around $150 - $180k + Super + STI
Date Published:
05-12-2025
Details:
This is a smaller, practical team with low red tape and a direct line to decision makers. If you are coming out of government, a government owned corporation, energy utility or consultancy and want something more hands on and outcome focused, this could be an excellent move.
Your role
You will work closely with landholders, communities and the exploration team to make sure access is agreed, understood and delivered in a way that works for both the business and the people on the land.
- Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with landholders, graziers, pastoralists and local communities.
- Negotiate land access agreements and make sure obligations are understood on both sides.
- Manage compliance, agreement registers, access approvals and upcoming work requirements.
- Support exploration programs including surveys, drilling, environmental work and cultural heritage activities.
- Provide practical advice on tenure, land access, CCAs and relevant Queensland legislation.
- Help maintain social licence by identifying issues early and dealing with them in a fair and professional way.
Experience we are looking for
The key to this role is being confident with landholders and able to negotiate without creating unnecessary conflict. Experience in one or more of the following areas will be highly regarded:
- Land access, landholder relations, property access or easement management.
- Mining, resources, CSG, renewables, infrastructure or utilities.
- Stakeholder engagement or community relations roles involving regional communities.
- Tenure, approvals, land valuation, native title or planning.
- Rural property, agri business, stock and station or similar land based roles.
- State government roles involving land access, regulation or engagement.
- Surveying, environmental or cultural heritage roles with field based work.
Knowledge of Queensland land access frameworks, CCAs, tenure and corridor access will be a strong advantage.
About you
- Strong communicator who can listen, stay calm and work through tricky conversations.
- Comfortable explaining agreements in plain English and managing expectations.
- Happy working with a smaller team and taking direct responsibility for outcomes.
- Practical, down to earth approach with a focus on long term relationships.
- Based in Queensland (Brisbane preferred, but other locations considered for the right person).
What is on offer
My client is prepared to offer a competitive package to secure the right person.
- Attractive salary above typical market rates for similar roles.
- Stable, well funded business with long term exploration activity.
- Small, agile team with low red tape and real influence in the role.
- Supportive leadership and practical, on the ground culture.
- Travel, accommodation and work related expenses covered.
- Long term growth opportunity as projects advance through the development cycle.
How to apply
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