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• Join Crown Lands and Public Spaces in conducting detailed cadastral survey investigations under expert guidance
• Temporary full-time opportunity to 30 June 2026
• Preferred location – Nowra, Orange, Sydney, Newcastle, Grafton or Tamworth
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $93,295.00 to $102,941.00 + 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 prioritize 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 Crown Land Surveyor is responsible for conducting surveys and survey investigations under the guidance of the Senior Registered Surveyor. This role involves coordinating Aboriginal Land Claim survey programs, managing commercial and land use planning projects within set time frames, and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of land information data. Additionally, the Crown Land Surveyor provides professional advice on statutory survey and titling matters, offers recommendations on commercial tenures and disposal issues, and represents the Department in community engagements and client services.

The key challenges of this role include developing proficiency in cadastral survey investigations, especially those involving water and Crown land boundaries, and effectively liaising with clients to resolve survey and titling issues related to water boundaries. The ideal candidate should possess strong relationship-building skills within the surveying profession and the ability to provide informed advice and recommendations on complex land matters.

For more information read the full Role Description: Crown Land Surveyor

What you will bring to the role

• High attention to detail in maintaining the integrity and accuracy of land information data.
• Excellent communication skills for providing professional advice on statutory survey and titling matters.
• Effective relationship-building skills for positive community engagements and proactive client services.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations. 
• Enjoys autonomy and demonstrates proficiency in working independently, taking initiative, and making decisions. 

What is an essential requirement:

• Degree qualifications in Surveying with willingness to become registered under the Surveying Act 2001
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

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 Monday 25 November at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact peter.richmond@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 3, DPHI People Advisory, 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.