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• Senior Business Services Officer Telecommunications
• Temporary Full Time Opportunity up to January 2027 (Parental Leave Cover)
• Office location – Newcastle. Hybrid working supported
• Salary ranges from $99,938 to $110,271 plus super

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration. 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

Are you ready to take the next step in your administrative career? This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex land management challenges, and is committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy and service.

Crown Lands is seeking a motivated Senior Business Services Officer Telecommunications to provide technical, property management and high-level administrative expertise in undertaking activities in relation to the occupation of Crown land for communication purposes, tenure administration and provision of status information to achieve government priorities in the management of Crown land.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage a broad range of activities related to Crown land tenures, land management processes, and status searches, ensuring targets and objectives are consistently met.
• Provide well‑reasoned advice, reports, and recommendations to management and external clients to support the resolution of complex tenure and occupation issues.
• Analyse and interrogate multiple land information systems, products, and services to deliver timely and accurate land status information.
• Oversee and review the work of team members to ensure quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Support the integrity and accuracy of land information data, preparing reports and briefings for senior management.
• Coordinate a variety of administrative and office management tasks, including preparing documentation for briefs, records, and land database management.

For more information, please visit the Role Description:  Senior Business Services Officer Telecommunications

About You

• Confident navigating complex information
• Adept at stakeholder communication
• Committed to maintaining high standards of data integrity and operational excellence
• Can work collaboratively but can also operate independently when needed

Essential requirements

• Current NSW driver’s license 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 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 22^nd February 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Andy Fife-Jackson, Group Leader - Telcos via andy.fife-jackson@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