Senior Manager, Infrastructure Property Acquisition
- Full-time, ongoing role based in Wollongong
- Our employees work principally in the workplace
- Salary package up to $196K dependent on experience (includes salary $151K - $175K) + superannuation and leave loading), generous leave provisions, flexible working practices and excellent work/life balance.
Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful, welcoming and flexible – a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and part of our collective success.
About the role
As the Senior Manager, you will lead a dynamic and expanding team, overseeing the coordination and undertaking of acquisition projects that are essential to significant government projects. These projects involve a wide range of sectors, including water and wastewater infrastructure, road construction, government buildings and electricity supply.
In this unique role, you will have the opportunity to positively influence and upskill acquiring authorities across NSW, ensuring best practices and fostering excellent in project delivery in alignment with the core values of NSW Public Works.
Reporting directly to the Group Lead of the Survey, Spatial and Infrastructure Property team, you will:
- Lead a professional team of property officers
- Provide strategic advice regarding land matters, NSW land acquisition processes and associated legislation
- Prepare and approve fee proposals for various internal and external client engagements
- Oversee the Minister for Public Works land portfolio including preparation/reviewing of briefing notes to facilitate land transfers, licences, title rectifications and other related property matters
- Support the learning and development needs of team members to contribute to the ongoing professional excellence of the business unit
About Public Works Property Team
THE NSW Public Works (NSWPW) Land Acquisition and Property Services Team specialises in providing acquisition services to state and local government clients, facilitating the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects.
About you
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a property related field
- Extensive proven work experience in undertaking/managing land acquisitions and property matters for local or state government
- Core practitioner training from the Centre for Property Acquisition
- Expert knowledge and understanding of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991, and strong knowledge of other relevant legislation and regulations related to land acquisition
- Leadership skills including the ability to supervise, develop and motivate staff in a commercial environment to strive and improve both their skills and performance at an individual and team level
About Us
NSW Public Works (NSW PW) is part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and supports local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives by providing expert advisory, planning, design, delivery and support services. There’s nothing abstract about what we do. Just look around. Our work is in the hospitals, dams, water treatment plants and now in the new Bradfield city which is under construction. Every day we help shape the ambitious projects that bring progress to more people in NSW. From forging a more sustainable relationship with the land around us, to engineering the big ideas of the future. In every challenge we see the chance to build stronger and more connected communities. We do this by developing solutions that show creativity and grassroots ingenuity, providing impartial advice and support at all levels of government and the private sector, and partnering with experts to maximise the benefits of our knowledge and experience.
In NSW PW offices all over the state, you’ll find local expertise for local issues. We uncover the best talent, scrutinise cost and risk, and bridge the gap between private sector and government. By managing these nuances, projects we work on don’t just get done, they become benchmarks others aspire to.
Together, we are DPIRD
The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.
Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.
The department brings together:
- Agriculture and Biosecurity
- Regional Development and Delivery.
With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.
Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.
Learn about the work we do in the team Land and Property Acquisition Capability
Applying for the role
Apply by submitting a current resume and cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.
For more information about the role, please click here to view the role description.
Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role please contact John Anderson, Regional Director (02) 4247 4918 or john.anderson@pwa.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: Thursday 10 July 2025 at 11:55pm.
Additional Information
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.
If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion.
