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• Act as vital link between Crown Lands and our stakeholders for Native Title projects
• Temporary full-time opportunity to 30 June 2026
• Office location – Various NSW locations considered upon application
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $106,025.00 to $117,363.00 + 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

This is an Aboriginal Identified role where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977). 

The Native Title Project Officer plays a key role in connecting Crown Lands with external stakeholders to facilitate Native Title projects and involves coordinating culturally appropriate administrative and support activities to meet government priorities related to Native Title and Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs). The Native Title Project Officer acts as a liaison between Registered Native Title Body Corporates (RNTBCs), local Aboriginal communities, and other stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and project delivery.

In this role, you will be tasked with providing accurate advice on complex Native Title and land management legislation and developing strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders who have varied and competing needs. You will also attend meetings, managing cultural consultations, and maintaining accurate data to support project progress and compliance. As a Native Title Project Officer, you will ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, while effectively communicating and negotiating with all parties to keep projects on track and aligned with legislative requirements.

For more information read the full Role Description: Native Title Project Officer (Identified)

What you will bring to the role

• Ability to assess and interpret land use data to support compliance and decision-making.

• Proficiency in effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders, including Indigenous communities and government agencies.
• Capability to coordinate and manage multiple compliance activities and projects simultaneously.
• Understanding and respecting the cultural sensitivities involved in dealing with Aboriginal land claims and Native Title matters.
• Meticulous in maintaining accurate records, data entry, and compliance documentation
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire and apply new skills, policies, and technology tools, ensuring seamless adaptation to evolving professional environments

Key knowledge and experience

• Experience with interpretation of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, Native Title Act 1993, and the Crown Land Management Act 2016.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of Aboriginal Culture and an excellent understanding of Aboriginal community governance and structure

What is an essential requirement:

• This is an Identified role under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such. Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role. Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:
• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
• is accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
• Current drivers’ licence, with the willingness and ability to travel within NSW

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 Tuesday 26 November 2024 at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact sharon.hawke@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.