Land Acquisition Officer

Job Position: Land Acquisition Officer

Company: Government of Western Australia

Expected salary: $87712 – 92057 per year

Location: Bunbury, WA

Land Acquisition Officer Job Details:

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Land Acquisition Officer

Branch: Forest Management

Salary: GOSAC Award, Level 4, $87,712 to $92,057

Position no: FPC3115316

Work type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: Bunbury

Closing date: 2023-12-12 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

Land Acquisition Officer, AV File: HR496

This is a permanent full time position

Are you an enthusiastic, dedicated individual who is passionate about all things Horticulture or Forestry? If so, apply now to join our team and take advantage of the lifestyle that the town of Bunbury has to offer.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT 4pm on Tuesday 12 December 2023

Now is the time to join the Forest Products Commission as we reposition for the future!

The Forest Products Commission (FPC) is an efficient commercial Government Trading Entity that makes a big impact. The FPC primarily works in the pine plantation forestry sector across the diverse environment of Western Australia. Their work is shaping the future of the forest products industry.

The FPC is currently transitioning its business in alignment with the government’s changes in forest policy. This will result in a shift from commercial scale native forestry management to being a contract manager providing contracted harvest and haul services to the Department of Biodiversity Conversation and Attractions for forest health outcomes. The FPC will maintain its increased softwood plantation development activity to support WA’s housing and construction industry.

About the Role

The Land Acquisition Officer will be a key player in delivery of the FPC’s Softwood Investment Program including:

• Identification of land acquisition opportunities
• Site assessment, analysis of operational constraints and sensitivity checks
• Preparation of Property Acquisition Reports, Concept Maps and Plantation Management Plans
• Participation in activities promoting and communicating the objectives of the Softwood Investment Program
• Assistance with the preparation and submission of applications for the registration of eligible plantings as projects under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011
• Management of properties secured under the program

Want to find out more? Call for a confidential chat now!

For further information about this opportunity, you are encouraged to contact David Guille, Manager Strategic Asset Protection on 0427 629 866 or email .

About the Forest Products Commission

We are responsible for the sustainable management and development of Western Australia’s forest products industry, using plantation, sandalwood and native forest products on land owned or leased by the State.

For further information about the FPC please visit

Why work with us?

In addition to a competitive salary, our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career and professional development programs and opportunities;
• Uniform allowance – plus additional provisions for safety wear (PPE);
• Salary packaging options;
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives such as flu vaccinations and wellness programs; and
• Employee Assistance Program including additional wellbeing services for you and immediate family members.

Locations

Bunbury is an exciting place to live and work, the cosmopolitan seaside city is renowned for its wild but friendly bottlenose dolphins which you can meet at the shoreline or out in the bay aboard a dolphin watching and swimming tour. It’s also the setting of many maritime legends, with trendy restaurants, boutique shops and alluring coffee houses and cafes.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to apply online and submit:

• A comprehensive CV;
• A cover letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining your suitability to the role and demonstrating how you align with

. Refer to the attached job description form for full position details; and * Contact details of two recent referees, including your current line manager.

If you have trouble downloading attachments or wish to enquire about the process, please contact People and Culture on 9363 4637 or (Not to be used for applications).

Please note that recommended applicants are required to provide a issued within a month, of appointment. Overseas police certificates may be required. In addition, a satisfactory pre-employment fitness assessment is a prerequisite for this role.

To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the duration of the contract.

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies that may arise over the next 12 months. The FPC may extend the closing date to increase the field of applicants.

Substantive Equality Statement

The FPC is an equal opportunity employer, we recognise the value that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the workforce. Supported by our People Plan, we are committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes through the recruitment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, people with disability, women, people of diverse sexualities and genders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

As a measure to achieve equality, sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 apply to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply and to indicate within their application to which diversity group they belong.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to the application or interview process, including alternate methods of communication, please contact us at or call (08) 9363 4637. We encourage applicants to visit the website or call 13 64 64 for assistance with preparing your application, finding employment and career progression.

Late applications will not be accepted. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.

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