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• Exciting opportunity to join the Crown Lands Team
• Project Officer
• Ongoing Full Time Opportunity
• Office location – Newcastle
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $110,266 to $122,058 + super

This is a rare, exciting opportunity to join an energised and customer focused agency. 

The role

The Project Officer undertakes project management and supports activities to contribute to the development and delivery of a range of projects, including operational policy and procedure development and legislative reform within established objectives.   

The role will be part of a Funding and Governance team, focusing on

• Providing advice to internal Crown land staff relating to the Crown land manager (CLMs) complaint’s management framework
• Undertaking initial assessment of concerns of CLMs
• Providing administration support for monthly “Reserves Management Community of Practice – Supporting CLMs” meetings
• Supporting CLM annual reporting - work with our network of CLMs to increase compliance and analyse submitted reports
• Providing reports and analysis on annual reporting
• Assisting with the Annual reporting reform project
• Supporting the Crown lands insurance team which includes providing advice, submitting claims and processing payments.
• Other CLM governance related tasks and projects as directed

For more information read the full Role Description: Project Officer

What you will bring to the role

• Strong project management abilities including time management and organisational skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines efficiently, while effectively involving team members and stakeholders throughout the process.
• High-level written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills, with the ability to work with diverse professionals in a collaborative environment.
• High level administrative skills to develop and maintain clear and thorough project documentation to support informed decision-making.
• Enjoys autonomy and demonstrates proficiency in working independently, taking initiative, and making decisions. 
• Team player with the ability to thrive in a multi-skilled team environment.

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.

About us

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 11:55pm, Wednesday 26^th March 2025

Should you require further information about the role please contact Andrew Thompson via andrew.thompson@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, 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