Lead a team and provide significant input at a strategic levelGrow and maximise revenue from property & environmental initiativesSuperior benefits, waterfront office, supportive culture, hybrid work modelThere’s never been a better time to consider a change and be part of a region undergoing transformational change.  About the Port  The Port of Newcastle (PON) is Australia’s deepwater global gateway, the largest on the nation’s East Coast.  With its annual trade already worth in excess of $25 billion to the NSW economy, the Port enables Australian businesses to successfully compete in international markets. As custodians of the region’s critical asset, the PON is diversifying its trade as it strives to create a safe, sustainable and environmentally and socially responsible future.  About the opportunity  This role is a highly visible and interactive role that requires a high level of leadership, communication and influencing skills. The Senior Manager Property, Environment and Planning (SMPEP) assists in the management of the PON’s Property, Environment and Planning function (PEP). Leading a team of 5 you will ensure day-to-day PEP activities are on track, whilst providing significant input at a strategic level, including managing PON’s existing property portfolio, assisting in the negotiation and documentation of property business development opportunities, developing PON’s planning and environment strategies, processes and systems and implementing PON’s property and environmental compliance programs.  You will also lead strategic programs on behalf of the General Counsel, including growing PON’s revenue from its existing property activities and optimising PON’s new property arrangements. There will certainly be a focus on managing relationships with external stakeholders.  About the benefitsIn addition to a diverse and exciting work portfolio, PON also offers employees outstanding benefits, including 14 weeks paid primary carer parental leave, income protection insurance and salary-sacrifice superannuation co-contribution. PON also offers employees an opportunity to be a part of an agile workplace, with individual agile plans in place across the organisation to assist and support individuals to work from both the office and home.  About you  We will be looking for someone who has extensive experience in property and planning with experience leading a team. You will have the ability to cultivate productive relationships with customers, Government authorities, investors and other stakeholders  Essentials include:Tertiary qualifications in law, and current Australian practicing certificate ( or capacity to obtain)10 years+ post admission legal practice experienceExtensive experience in property planning or related areas of lawDemonstrated ability to grow property revenues (preferably with large scale infrastructure or a complex industrial tenancy portfolio)Experience in planning and implementing land use strategyFluency in reviewing and interpreting financial statements and modelsFor further details please refer to our website and download a Success Profile Pack which includes a full Position Description and team structure  Next steps :  Application close date : Sunday 4th December. Confidential enquiries can be made to Wendy Donovan on 02 4927 2015 or wendyd@peoplefusion.com.au or Sally Bartley on 02 4927 2016 or sallyb@peoplefusion.com.au. Alternatively, you can apply by clicking "Apply" to submit your application.   At peoplefusion we don’t just accept diversity and inclusion —we celebrate it! We strive to create an environment of equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, religion or physical ability, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you require any assistance with your application, please don’t hesitate to contact us. AUD Newcastle 2300