Infrastructure Property Officer Grade 7/8

• Full time ongoing position with flexible working arrangements.
• Our employees work principally in the workplace
• Location: Wollongong
• Be part of an innovative team, supporting the delivery of significant government infrastructure programs across NSW
• Salary range ($110,266 to $122,058) + Superannuation and annual leave loading, generous leave provisions, flexible working practices and excellent work/life balance

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.

What is it in for you

• While we work flexibly, there will be an expectation that employees at NSW Public Works will live within a reasonable distance to NSW Public Works office and to frequent the office a minimum of 4 days per week.  Some positions may require more than this average.
• Work a 35-hour work week
• Generous leave entitlements including long service leave entitlements and access to paid parental leave
• Access to Flex Leave (Time-In-Lieu) to give you more freedom to arrange your work hours and take leave according to your preferences and work requirements
• Work in a team that supports and encourages growth and development
• Feel supported by an organisation that genuinely cares about your wellbeing, including having access to our Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

What you need:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a property-related field and/or equivalent working experience
• Applied knowledge and understanding of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991, Crown Lands Management Act 2016, Local Government Act 1993, Native Title Act 1993 and NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 and other relevant legislation and regulations.
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of the requirements of NSW Land Registry Services (NSW LRS) in relation to property transactions
• A valid NSW Driver’s License and willingness to travel within NSW which may include overnight stays.

About Us:

NSW Public Works (NSWPW) 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 NSWPW 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.

About the role:

The NSW Public Works (NSWPW) Land Acquisition and Property Services Team specialise in providing acquisition services to state and local government clients, facilitating the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects.

Reporting directly to the Senior Property Officer/Senior Manager, you will have input into the development of the property service line. You will be working within the Property Team to deliver land acquisition projects and provide professional advice in property related matters to clients and other stakeholders. You will provide land and easement acquisition services for various infrastructure projects including water supply/sewerage, road and bridge construction and electricity supply. This role will require you to engage with multiple stakeholders including government agencies, legal representatives, private consultants, Aboriginal Land Councils and Native Title owners/representatives as well as private landowners.

You will work alongside a dedicated and professional team of Surveyors and Spatial professionals, focussed on delivering positive results for regional communities.

This fantastic opportunity would suit an experienced Property or Acquisitions Officer who is currently working within local or state government. 

Learn more:

Join our award-winning team and help make a difference. Learn more about how and what we do in this video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQR13mfvsxU

For more information about the role, please click here to view the role description.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Karen Radovnikovic, A/Senior Manager Infrastructure Property - Survey, Spatial and Property, 02 4247 4937.

Applying is Easy!  

To apply, please submit a copy of your CV (maximum 2 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 1 pages) that tells us about your relevant skills and experience and how these make you an ideal candidate for this role.  

Closing Date: 11:55pm on Wednesday, 19 March 2025

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 eighteen months.