Manager Land & Planning

Pacific Partnerships is a member of the CIMIC Group, Australia’s largest diversified infrastructure group (revenue $15bn, work in hand $33bn and market value $47bn). Pacific leads the development of, invests in and manages infrastructure concession and renewable energy assets, leveraging the group’s financial strength and diverse capabilities. The team’s project development, technical, commercial and finance expertise transform into seamless, value-for-money solutions for clients. 

Pacific’s role spans the origination, finance, design, construction and long-term operations and maintenance of critical infrastructure including under public private partnership (PPP) models, and renewable energy and digital infrastructure projects. Pacific Partnerships is a proactive, collaborative partner to clients, infrastructure users, investors and lenders, building on a corporate history responsible for delivering more than 30 nationally significant PPP projects valued at over $70bn over the past 25 years. 

About the Role

Pacific Partnerships has an opportunity for a Manager - Land & Planning to join our Development team in North Sydney. Reporting to the EGM - PPPs and GM - Energy, this role will lead the land, planning and environmental workstreams across Pacific Partnerships' growing portfolio of energy, digital infrastructure and PPP projects and be responsible for: 

• Leading site identification, assessment and due diligence activities for prospective development opportunities

• Managing land acquisition and planning approval processes across multiple jurisdictions

• Developing and implementing regulatory approvals strategies and plans to support successful project outcomes

• Coordinating local, state and federal planning, environmental and development approvals

• Managing external consultants, technical specialists and advisors throughout project development

• Identifying project risks and developing mitigation strategies across land, planning and environmental workstreams

• Leading stakeholder engagement activities with government agencies, landowners, communities and regulatory authorities

• Supporting cultural heritage assessments, Indigenous stakeholder engagement and heritage management processes

• Navigating environmental regulations, planning frameworks and compliance obligations to facilitate project delivery

• Collaborating with technical, commercial, legal and finance teams to optimise investment and development outcomes

• Supporting delivery teams through post-financial close approvals and development activities

• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to governance and continuous improvement initiatives. 

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline

• Additional qualifications in Finance, Commerce, Business or Law will be highly regarded

• 10+ years' experience in land acquisition, planning, environmental approvals or project development, ideally within the energy, infrastructure or renewable energy sectors

• Strong understanding of environmental regulations, planning processes and land use frameworks

• Experience managing land and planning activities across multiple jurisdictions, particularly NSW, Victoria and Queensland

• Knowledge of flora, fauna and environmental assessment requirements

• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement capability across government, regulatory, community and industry groups

• Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation and influencing skills

• Excellent project management, organisational and decision-making capabilities

• Ability to work effectively in complex environments and drive risk and value-based decision making

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing presentations and reports for senior leaders

• A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to safety, sustainability and continuous improvement. 

What We Offer

• A chance to join an organisation owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international infrastructure organisations

• Exposure to high-profile renewable energy, digital infrastructure and PPP developments across Australia

• The opportunity to play a key role in shaping major infrastructure and energy projects from concept through to delivery

• Career pathways and development opportunities across a global organisation

• Competitive remuneration and benefits, including a dedicated health & wellbeing program, salary continuance insurance and salary packaging options

• A collaborative culture that values innovation, technical excellence and continuous improvement

• Commitment to diversity, inclusion and the advancement of women in infrastructure and construction

• Supportive people policies including paid Parental Leave