Shape your world, in the team that shapes NSW communities, spaces and economies

• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity,
• Office location based in Griffith or Wagga Wagga with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $133,348 to $146,945 + super

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you will contribute to shaping lives and communities across NSW, while shaping your own career. You will enjoy flexible work options, varied and impactful projects, and a vibrant, diverse team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and support. We are creating a workplace where everyone belongs and where you can balance work, life and wellbeing.


The role
Lead a small, high-performing team responsible for managing Crown land assets and property across a diverse portfolio. In this role, you'll oversee land and asset management activities, provide expert advice, build strong stakeholder relationships and ensure projects and operational programs are delivered effectively, sustainably and in line with legislative requirements.

You'll work with a broad range of customers, government agencies and community stakeholders, balancing competing priorities, environmental considerations and commercial outcomes. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll guide your team, manage multiple sites and projects, and help deliver positive outcomes for communities across NSW.


For more information about this position, read the full Role Description: Group Leader Property Management


What you will bring to the role

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing a small team, creating a collaborative and accountable culture that delivers results.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships, influence outcomes and navigate challenging conversations with professionalism and empathy.
• Experience managing land, property, natural resource, environmental or asset management programs within a complex operational environment.
• Well-developed project management skills, including coordinating multiple sites, managing competing priorities, monitoring progress and delivering outcomes on time and within budget.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies and procedures to support sound decision-making and effective risk management.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance departmental objectives, customer needs and stakeholder expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage financial and operational targets, allocate resources effectively and drive continuous improvement.
• A customer-focused mindset, with a commitment to delivering high-quality services and building positive community and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong organisational skills and resilience, with the ability to lead a team in a high-volume environment while managing complex commercial, environmental and operational issues.

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualifications in natural resources, planning, environmental science, land management or other relevant field and/or equivalent level of knowledge and experience in the industry.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

About Us
At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.

We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.


Join us
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us.

Applications close 11.55pm Sunday 30^th August 2026. Should you require further information about the role please contact Shaun Flood on 02 6960 1341 or shaun.flood@crownland.nsw.gov.au.

A talent 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.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

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 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

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. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.