Land Access & Stakeholder Engagement Officer

• •Tier 1 Construction & Utilities contractor
• •Permanent role with career progression
• •Be rewarded & recognised for the ‘Good Work’ you do!

A rare opportunity to join a business that has been in operation for 90+ years and is focused on creating, connecting and caring for communities.

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and making it happen. We appreciate our peoples’ courage, curiosity and unique perspectives, and look to collaborate as much as possible to explore safer, smarter and more efficient ways of working in this rapidly changing world. We don’t stand still – there are always opportunities to do more and do better.

Keen to progress your career? Take full advantage of our tailored training, leadership, and mentoring programs; or leverage our partnerships with industry association such as Engineers Australia, the Australian Water Association, WaterAid, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, The National Association of Women in Construction, plus many more.

Looking to enhance your wellbeing? We will encourage you to explore flexible working arrangements where possible. We offer great benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, up to 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave and up to 10 days paid secondary carers leave, access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family), and the option to take more time for yourself throughout the year with our Purchase Leave Policy.

Want to help us better the communities we live and work in? Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us – it’s a way of thinking, working, and living because we're locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities. We do this because we genuinely care, enjoy what we do, and even manage to have some fun along the way! You’ll find us partnering with local and national community groups, like Clontarf Foundation, and Black Dog Institute, in addition to indigenous groups and social enterprises, to ensure that our good work positively impacts and brings about sustainable change within our industry.

Do we offer a ‘ competitive’ salary package? Of course! Speak to our Talent Acquisition or People & Culture team to learn more.

What’s on offer?

We are looking for a Land Access & Stakeholder Engagement Officer to join our Fulton Hogan Utilities team in an office-based role in Dulwich, SA or Belmont, WA. You will help our projects run smoothly by working in person with landowners, communities, councils, government bodies, clients and project teams. The role is focused on clear communication, gaining access to land, keeping accurate records and resolving issues in a practical and respectful way.

In this role you'll be responsible for:

• •Work with landowners, residents, communities, councils, government bodies and clients to support access to project sites
• •Prepare land access notices and project communications, and respond promptly to questions, concerns and objections
• •Maintain accurate land access records, registers and project information using client systems, including tracking progress and preparing reports
• •Support cultural heritage reviews and respectful engagement with First Nations communities
• •Work closely with design, construction, safety and project teams to ensure access, permits, approvals and client requirements are in place
• •Share knowledge with team members and help new employees learn our land access processes
• •Support a safe workplace and follow Fulton Hogan policies and procedures.

How you'll connect to the role:

• •Experience working with stakeholders, customers, communities, landowners or property access matters
• •Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to manage challenging conversations calmly and respectfully
• •Good organisation, attention to detail and record-keeping skills
• •The ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet deadlines
• •A practical, solutions-focused approach and willingness to ask for support when needed
• •Awareness of cultural heritage and respectful engagement with First Nations communities; experience in telecommunications, utilities, construction or infrastructure would be helpful but is not essential
• •A team-focused approach and commitment to safety and Fulton Hogan’s REAL values.

Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership encapsulate what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone.

We are committed to reconciliation and building and nurturing respectful relationships with First Nations peoples. Through our First Nations Engagement Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we aim to promote opportunities, cultural understanding and partnerships that celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Indigenous communities.

If our values resonate with you, please submit an application for the position.

For over 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.