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• Exciting opportunity to join the Aboriginal Land Strategy team within Crown Lands
• Policy and Project Officer
• Aboriginal Targeted, Ongoing Full Time Opportunity with talent pool to be created
• Office location – Parramatta/Newcastle, other NSW locations considered
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $110,266 to $122,058 + super

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

Our Aboriginal Land Strategy team is seeking a Policy and Project Officer to support change and contribute expertise in this supportive team. The role will assist efforts to deliver reform policies and projects related to Crown Lands’ work with Community in land rights, native title, 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

The Policy and Project Officer contributes to the provision of strategic policy advice to shape land rights and native title reforms, and undertakes and provides support for the development and implementation of policies and projects.

The role will be part of the Aboriginal Land Strategy division’s Strategic Policy and Projects team. The role involves preparing advice in the form of briefs, policy and discussion papers to respond to Departmental, Ministerial or Cabinet needs, and fostering productive collaborative relationships with Aboriginal stakeholder groups, internal Departmental teams, other Government agencies, and peak body representatives. One of the key challenges of the role will be navigating sensitive issues that arise in native title and land rights discussions and ensuring that the advice provided addresses these complexities while supporting government and Community objectives.

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

What you will bring to the role

• Awareness of policy development, implementation and review.
• 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.
• Capacity to navigate culturally sensitive issues with respect and understanding, fostering inclusive discussions.
• Advanced research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop evidence-based recommendations.
• 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.

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 11:55pm, Sunday 30th March 2025

Should you require further information about the role please contact Mahmood Hussain via mahmood.hussain@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.