Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Collaborative team driving positive outcomes across the Hunter Region
• Ongoing Full Time Opportunity
• Office location – Maitland based, with some travel across the Hunter required
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $82,193 to $90,001+ 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 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

In this exciting opportunity, you will undertake natural resource management activities and provide a range of land administrative and records management services to support the operation of the Land & Asset Management Directorate within the Hunter area.

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

What you will bring to the role

• High level administrative and customer service skills.
• Solid time management and organisational skills to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities and varying levels of complexity
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Enjoys autonomy and demonstrates proficiency in working independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people and staff.

What is an essential requirement:

• Preferred tertiary qualifications in, Natural Resource Management/Environmental or Land Management related field or, equivalent level of industry knowledge and experience.
• Current C Class Drivers licence and willingness to travel.

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 

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, 27th April 2025.

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) 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