Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.

• We are currently seeking a Senior Natural Resource Management Officer to join the team at Crown Lands
• 2 x Ongoing Full-Time opportunities
• Office location: located in Maitland with some travel across the Hunter region required
• Departmental Officer Grade 5/6, salary relative to experience and ranges from $93,295 - $102,941 + super + annual leave loading + flex leave

 
What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine 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

In the role of Senior Natural Resource Management Officer, you will undertake environmental, planning, natural resource, and land management activities to achieve government priorities in the management of Crown land.

Some key elements of your role will be to:

• Provide appropriately balanced and timely advice, recommendations, and briefings on environmental, planning, hazard, compliance and land management issues
• Interpret and apply a broad range of environmental and planning legislation, policies, and procedures
• Undertake land administration functions relating to Crown tenures, roads, and reserves, incorporating environmental assessment and review of proposals
• Assisting volunteer and Council Crown Land Managers in the use and occupation of Crown land consistent with the Crown Lands State Strategic Plan
• Organise hazard reduction activities to mitigate the public liability risk
• Assist in maintaining the integrity of land information data

Work as part of a collaborative team to meet the agencies business requirements and grow your exposure to diverse issues and challenges across the Hunter Region. No two days will be the same!

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Natural Resource Management Officer

What you will bring to the role

• Commitment to high level customer service
• Effective communication skills-both written and verbal.
• Solid time management and organisational skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Enjoys autonomy and demonstrates proficiency in working independently, taking initiative, and making decisions

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in an environmental science, natural resource, planning or other relevant field and/or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Current drivers’ licence and willingness to travel

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI). 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 Sunday, 10^th November 2024 at 11:55PM. Contact Peter Draper via peter.draper@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) 9995 6400 (Option 3, then Option 3, Option 1 DPHI) and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role.