Site Acquisition Lead, Australia

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Description

The Site Acquisition Lead supports the Site Selection Director, accelerating Vantage DC’s market growth through expert property acquisition and risk-managed capital deployment. This role demands a seasoned professional with deep market insight, strong stakeholder management, and a track record of navigating complex regulatory environments to secure commercially viable outcomes.

Essential Job Functions

• Support the Site Selection Director, (SSD), with execution of the long-term business objectives within property portfolio

• Conduct feasibility analysis, due diligence, TIA assessment, and financial modelling to assess commercial viability of potential acquisitions

• Support the SSD in the negotiation of; freehold purchases, lease to purchase, and development agreements with property owners, developers, and government agencies

• G1 & G2 preparation; collaborating with legal, finance, customer insight & NSD teams to secure internal project approval

• Monitor and report on market trends, zoning changes, and infrastructure developments that impact property strategy

• Manage acquisition budgets, timelines, and reporting obligations to ensure performance against strategic KPIs

• Prepare and report new site opportunities completing and validating all assessments prior to nominating the site for consideration by the site selection committee

• Lead weekly meetings regarding new site opportunities

• Contribute to the development of short-, medium- and long-term strategic plans to support changing business priorities and direction, and be accountable for development and execution of these at an individual property level

• Internal Collaboration – Engage with internal stakeholders across planning, finance, legal, construction and delivery teams to align acquisition activities with business objectives. Provide strategic insight and reporting to inform executive decision-making.

• External Relationship Management – Develop and sustain productive relationships with councils, landowners, regulators, and consultants to ensure transparent communication and effective project progression. Navigate complex negotiations with a balance of commercial and stakeholder priorities.

Key Skills

• Applying business and commercial fundamentals and success criteria to inform planning and decision making   

• Acting as a trusted advisor, communicating a shared vision to engage stakeholders in the achievement of expansion goals

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage, influence and partner with senior internal and external stakeholders

• Builds teams and organizational capability to deliver results in line or exceeding budget, time and quality for asset, facilities, property and project management

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships at all levels and direct teams

• Technical knowledge of all building services, facilities and property management associated with Data Centre & telecommunications industry

• Driving a culture of accountability in our people and teams to ensure we meet our customers’ needs and deliver what we set out to achieve

• Understanding and managing the financial position, in order to drive effective investment and financing decisions

• Understands agile methodologies and is comfortable in a change environment

• Challenges the status quo and encourages peers and stakeholders to consider different possibilities     

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in data center assets

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in property acquisition & negotiation

• Extensive experience managing a significant property portfolio or asset management environment

• Demonstrated ability to manage key relationships where there is often conflicting points of view and engage with all levels of an organisation to build credibility across the whole of property operations

• Demonstrated budget management capability for a portfolio or business function exceeding $50M per annum

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.