Principal Property Specialist

Principal Property Specialist – Permanent Full Time / Perth CBD Office

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time, permanent Principal Property Specialist to join our team in Perth CBD. This position is responsible for land identification, negotiation and acquisition of strategic land holdings to meet the Network Operational requirements.

Your Role in Action  

• Provide appropriate property related market advice that informs decision making on property transactions.
• Undertake financial and commercial analysis, which includes provision of recommendations, that enables informed decision making on property transactions.
• Ensure Western Power’s operational property needs are met while minimising the costs of holding property.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify suitable strategic land holdings to meet Network Operational requirements.
• Engage with external service providers to determine appropriate compensation values for the acquisition of strategic land holdings or obtaining easements rights.
• Lead the negotiation with property owners to secure the acquisition of strategic land holdings and/or easements.
• Lead the compulsory acquisition process in the event that a commercial agreement to acquire strategic land holdings cannot be secured.
• Prepare high quality Business Cases and Decision Sheets on property related transactions.
• Provide strategic advice on land acquisition and compensation payments, related to the acquisition of strategic land holdings and easements, to internal and external stakeholders.

What Makes You a Great Fit  

• Tertiary qualifications in a property related discipline.
• Extensive and broad experience within a property environment with a strong understanding of property markets, principles, and legislation.
• Significant and demonstrated experience in property analysis and financial evaluation.
• Extensive experience in negotiating commercial transactions with external parties, including leasing
• arrangements, acquisitions, and disposals.
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills with the ability to undertake multiple activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage relationships across the organisation at multiple levels.

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of o perks and opportunities, including:  

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.   
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.  
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.  
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.  
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.  
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.    
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year. 

Applications close on 6th June 2025

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.  

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