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• Policy and Project Officer, Crown Lands
• Temporary Full Time Opportunity up to July 2026
• Office location – Newcastle, other locations considered
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $113,574 to $125,720 + 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

The Policy and Project Officer in the Crown Lands Strategic Policy team undertakes and provides support for the development and implementation of policies and projects, and provision of policy advice on a range of topics, such as climate change and sustainability. The role also undertakes Branch policy and related projects to inform decision making relating to the use and management of land and natural resources in NSW. 

What you’ll be doing

• Undertake policy and project activities that contribute to the development of policy initiatives (e.g. climate change and sustainability initiatives), legislation, reviews, programs and services to achieve the strategic objectives of Department. 
• Participate on project teams to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of policy delivery and inform policy development
• Prepare advice in the form of briefs, policy and discussion papers to respond to Ministerial, Cabinet or Departmental requests
• Establish and foster productive consultative relationships with Government agencies, industry stakeholders and key peak body representatives to support effective policy development
• Undertake research, analysis and review of options to contribute to the policy process to inform decision making, and contribute to the evaluation and reporting on policy outcomes
• Contribute to the delivery of the Division’s cabinet, legislative and regulatory programs.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Policy and Project Officer

What you will bring to the role

• Demonstrated experience in policy development and project management
• Strong analytical and research capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Understanding of NSW government processes and frameworks (preferred) 

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. 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, Monday 11th August 2025

Should you require further information about the role please contact Anna Osland via anna.osland@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