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• Join a diverse team in implementing legislative and strategic reforms for land management
• Temporary full-time opportunity to 30 June 2026
• Office location – Various NSW locations considered upon application
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $120,859.00 to $133,183.00 + 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

As a Senior Policy and Project Officer, your role is to provide strategic policy advice and coordination, along with conducting complex research and analysis. You will manage and coordinate policy development, prepare briefings, and provide advice to the Department, Minister, and other agencies. This role is designed to help in the development, implementation, and review of policies and projects related to the use and management of land and natural resources in NSW. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting legislative and strategic reform programs, undertaking research, and liaising with stakeholders to identify and resolve emerging issues.

In this role, you’ll be challenged with providing high-level policy advice and pragmatic solutions within tight timeframes, while aligning with the Department’s Corporate Plan and broader government policies. You will also need to link emerging government policies on land and natural resources with inputs from technical areas across Crown Lands and the Department, and work with multiple stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of key reform programs and initiatives

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

What you will bring to the role

• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Solid time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail to thoroughly review policies and regulatory frameworks, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to conduct thorough research and analysis to support policy development and provide informed advice to stakeholders.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity to effectively engage with diverse communities and stakeholders, ensuring inclusive and respectful interactions.

Key knowledge and experience

• Detailed knowledge and expertise in policy development, implementation and review and ability to understand and interpret a wide variety of legislation and legislative and policy processes
• Broad understanding of land and natural resource issues and relevant policy and legislative framework.

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 Wednesday 27 November at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Jacob.dennis@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.