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• Project Officer Strategic Programs and Acquisitions
• Temporary Full Time Opportunity up to June 2027
• Office location – Newcastle, other locations considered
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $113,574 to $125,720 + 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

Do you want to be part of a mission-driven team shaping land use across NSW and work on high-impact projects that deliver real value to communities?

As a Project Officer Strategic Programs and Acquisitions, you’ll play a pivotal role in assessing and assuring proposed Crown land sales in accordance with the Crown Land Management Act 2016. Your work will directly contribute to the responsible divestment of land from the Crown Estate, enabling sustainable development, community benefit, and effective land stewardship.

What you’ll be doing 

• Lead and deliver land sale and divestment projects within defined timeframes
• Prepare comprehensive assessments for delegated decision-makers under the Act
• Coordinate acquisition, sale, and vesting initiatives across diverse portfolios
• Provide expert advice on complex land status, statutory divestment, and land sales
• Manage internal and external service providers across planning, valuation, legal, and marketing functions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including government agencies, local councils, industry, and community groups
• Maintain accurate databases, manage project finances, and finalise Crown land accounts
• Represent the department in forums, committees, and cross-functional teams

For more information read the full Role Description:  Project Officer Strategic Programs and Acquisitions

What you will bring to the role

• Proven experience in land management, property divestment, or government asset disposal
• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to interpret legislation and policy
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and project coordination capabilities
• Commercial acumen and understanding of valuation, planning, and legal frameworks
• High attention to detail and proficiency in financial and data management systems

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, 24th September 2025

Should you require further information about the role please contact Dave Gothard via dave.gothard@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 2, 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