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• Opportunity for a Senior Status Officer to join the Crown Lands team in the investigation of tenure and administrative actions on Crown land since the time of European settlement.
• Senior Status Officer
• Temporary Full Time Opportunity up to 30 June 2026
• Office location – Newcastle, other NSW locations considered
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $97,027 to $107,059 + super 

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

Our diverse and supportive Business Support & Advisory Services team are currently seeking to appoint a Senior Status Officer to investigate and prepare reports on current and historical Crown land status. Reports are to support the State’s position in native title matters and other areas where land status is required.

For more information read the full Role Description in the following link: Senior Status Officer

What you will bring to the role

• Ability to prepare customised land status reports providing a chronology of current and historical tenure or administrative actions.
• Ability to interpret and communicate information to stakeholders regarding land status reports.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise competing work demands given a diverse range of issues encountered simultaneously to be resolved with defined and tight timeframes.
• Excellent analytical and research skills as well as the ability to use a range of technology to conduct searches and complete reports
• Enjoys autonomy and demonstrates proficiency in working independently, taking initiative, and making decisions
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Innovative and open to identifying and supporting business and system improvements

What is an essential requirement

• Substantial knowledge in geographical spatial information systems and databases
• Knowledge of the specific legislation and acts relating to land title, native title and Crown lands acts under New South Wales legislation.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI). To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and  builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11:55pm, 4th June 2025

Should you require further information about the role please contact Catherine Stokes via catherine.stokes@crownland.nsw.gov.au

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn