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• Join the Aboriginal Land Strategy team in a collaborative Senior Policy and Project Officer role within Crown Lands

• Temporary full-time opportunity to 30 June 2026 with talent pool to be created

• Location negotiable across New South Wales

• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $120,859.00 to $133,183.00 + super

This is a targeted role under GSE Rule 26 and Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. 

Are you passionate about shaping Crown Lands’ policy and reform in land management & native title?

Our Aboriginal Land Strategy team are seeking a Senior Policy & Project Officer to lead change and contribute expertise in this supportive team. The role will lead and coordinate efforts to deliver reform policies and projects related to Crown Lands’ work with Community in native title, land rights, and land management in NSW.

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 prioritise 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 Native Title role, you'll provide strategic policy advice and lead complex research to shape Native Title policies and projects. You'll coordinate with various stakeholders, preparing briefings and analysis to keep everyone informed and engaged.

One of the key challenges of this role will be navigating sensitive issues that arise in Native Title discussions and ensuring that the advice you provide addresses these complexities while supporting government objectives. To foster positive outcomes for Native Title claimants and holders, you will have demonstrated experience in managing competing priorities and relationships. 

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

Key knowledge and experience

• Detailed knowledge and expertise in both operational and strategic policy development, implementation and review and ability to understand and interpret a wide variety of legislation and legislative and policy processes.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the Native Title Act 1993 and its application in practice.

What you will bring to the role

• Strong analytical skills to conduct in-depth research and assess the impact of Native Title policies and regulations.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive briefings and reports that effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
• Proven experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
• Capacity to navigate culturally sensitive issues with respect and understanding, fostering inclusive discussions.
• Proficient in stakeholder engagement, building and maintaining relationships with government agencies, Indigenous groups, and community members.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate negotiations and discussions, driving consensus among various stakeholders.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and knowledge of policy development and implementation.

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

Apply online with your resume and cover letter. Applications close Wednesday 20 November 2024 at 11:55PM. Contact Amanda Kami on Amanda.kami@crownland.nsw.gov.au for further details.

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.

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'.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.