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Join to apply for the Director, Land Acquisition role at Department of Transport and Planning 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Director, Land Acquisition role at Department of Transport and Planning Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About Us The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria. Title: Director, Land Acquisition Requisition ID: 8012 Work Type: Fixed Term Full Time Fixed Term Period: 2 Years Location: Melbourne - CBD Date Posted: 5 Aug 2025 About Us The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria. We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians. Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all. We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work. About The Group The Planning and Land Services Group in the Department of Transport and Planning brings together land, property, statutory planning, building and heritage capability to deliver whole of state services. The Group’s focus is to provide services in land administration, property information and facilitating the better use of government owned land. The Planning and Land Services group also: ensures secure and accurate registration services for property, land and water share transactions; provides specialist transport property services including planning, acquisition and management of land and building assets; and manages the state's planning, building and heritage systems to shape the places and communities of Victoria. About The Role This is a three year Fixed Term VPS7 role The Director, Land Acquisition leads the delivery of a major land acquisition program for State projects, and to support the Victorian Government’s infrastructure/precinct delivery program. The Director will have a key leadership role, discharge statutory and financial obligations and provide strategic advice in respect of the delivery of the land acquisition component of major transport infrastructure projects/precinct programs and broader government land policy. The Director is accountable for the cultural and service delivery outcomes of their branch, and ensuring branch operations align with and contribute to broader Division, Group and Department strategy, direction and success. The Director works in consultation with multiple groups of stakeholders which currently include the Department’s Groups, Westgate Tunnel Project, Level Crossing Removal Project, North East Link Project, Major Roads Project Victoria and Suburban Rail Loop Authority. To provide greater insight into the role the position description can be foundhere Qualifications And Role Specific Requirements A relevant tertiary degree (e.g. in law, project management, property etc.) would be well regarded. Pre-employment checks and employment conditions All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position. Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply. Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months. How To Apply Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application. If you encounter any issues, refer to our Quick Reference Guide for step-by-step instructions. Applications close at 11.59pm on 20th August 2025. Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Sales and Management Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Department of Transport and Planning by 2x Get notified about new Director of Land Acquisition jobs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia . 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