Head of Land Management

Who we are

Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) owns, operates and invests in infrastructure which delivers gas to more than two million homes and businesses, and is one of the largest gas infrastructure businesses in Australia. AGIG manages distribution networks, transmission pipelines and storage capacity. AGIG recently grew to over 1300 employees.  We also manage a large contractor workforce, who provide both specialist and operating and maintenance services on AGIG’s gas distribution networks.

Our business is actively participating in the energy transition by delivering the natural gas needed today and advancing solutions for the future.  Our Net Zero goal and emissions reduction targets outline our ongoing commitment to a sustainable energy future. We know that to deliver our net zero goal in a timely, affordable and reliable way for all customers, a diverse range of energy supply is needed. We will continue to work with customers and stakeholders to deliver and develop the energy infrastructure solutions essential to lowering emissions – including through natural gas, renewable gas and carbon capture and sequestration solutions.

About the opportunity

AGIG is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Land Management to lead a critical function within our Infrastructure Asset Management team. This role is central to supporting the safe, compliant and efficient operation of our transmission assets.

You will lead a specialist team and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to manage land regulatory and asset management requirements of the gas transmission system, balancing operational needs with land access and tenure, native title, heritage, pipeline licence areas and obligations under the relevant license and safety cases. The role also aligns with environmental and community considerations.

If you thrive in a collaborative, strategic environment and are passionate about delivering value, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AGIG’s Land Management framework aligned with business objectives and lead the delivery of annual business plans.
• Lead stakeholder engagement with Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH), resolving land use matters within and adjacent to the DBNGP corridor. Likewise similar stakeholder engagements are required in all states where AGIG operates transmission pipelines.
• Provide expert land management advice (tenure, native title and heritage) supporting pipeline operations, expansions and feasibility studies.
• Develop and maintain the Transmission’s Land Management Asset Management Plans.  
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimise land management costs and service delivery.
• Prepare and manage operational business plans, budgets, forecasts and performance reporting of land management key performance measures.

About you

• This role requires a multi-disciplinary expertise with tertiary qualification in areas of property urban law and regional development, engineering and risk management, construction and operational challenges associated with easements on tenure and compensation skills.
• Strong experience in gas transmission operations and major projects requiring land access.
• Proven expertise in managing regulatory approvals processes and consultation with key stakeholders
• Proven expertise in promoting the presence of easements and corridors of conditions with the Planning Authorities and Shires.  
• Demonstrated experience representing native title, cultural heritage stakeholders and Landowners from freehold, pastoral lease and Crown land areas.
• Solid understanding of asset and financial management systems, ideally including GIS and spatial system

What we offer

• We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer by Diversity Council Australia, and our commitment to diversity and inclusion has earned us recognition in 2025-2026. Join us to be part of a team that values and celebrates differences, ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard and respected.
• AGIG is proudly recognised by WORK180 as a committed and supportive employer of choice for women, reflecting our dedication to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
• Dive into a culture that supports the community through the Community Partnerships Program: with 2 paid volunteer leave days across the year, join a team that has dedicated over 1,900 volunteer hours, and collectively raised more than $100,000 through donations, fundraising and our dollar matching program.
• Bonus incentive program
• A range of flexible working arrangements and leave options, including three additional leave days and the option to purchase two weeks of additional leave each year
• 20 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer 
• Professional Development opportunities to support your career growth
• Wellbeing and Inclusion program including Employee Assistance Program and annual flu vaccinations.
• Join in on social activities through our AGIG Social Club,
• Range of rewards and recognition activities across the company
• Salary Continuance Insurance

AGIG is committed to a workplace that promotes and recognises the diversity of its employees and the broader community that we serve by applying the principles of equity, fairness and transparency. A diverse and inclusive workplace is consistent with achieving AGIG’s values of Trust, Accountable, Care and One Team.

Interested in this opportunity but are unsure of meeting all the requirements? If this role excites you, we strongly encourage you to apply - your unique skills and experience could be exactly what we need!

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to undertake background checks which include reference checks, police check and a pre-employment medical.

Applications Close: 4.00pm, Tuesday 28 July 2026.