Grow your property expertise through meaningful projects and create lasting impact across NSW.

• Property Management Project Officer
• Ongoing Full Time Opportunity
• Office location: Port Macquarie/Coffs Harbour/Ballina, other north coast locations by negotiation
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981.00 to $129,492.00+ super

In this role you will

Join a team that plays a vital role in managing and enhancing Crown land for the benefit of communities across NSW. You'll work on a diverse range of property management projects, provide specialist advice on land tenure and property matters, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver practical solutions. This is an opportunity to deepen your property expertise, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to meaningful outcomes that support public access, use and value of Crown land.

Read the role description for more detail:  Property Management Project Officer

About you

• You have experience in property, land or asset management and can confidently interpret and apply legislation, policy and technical information to solve complex issues.
• You build productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and communicate complex information in a clear and practical way.
• You are organised, adaptable and motivated to deliver high-quality outcomes while managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in land and property management/administration or another relevant field or demonstrated experience in the management and administration of land and property.
• Current Australian driver 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 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, Tuesday 24^th November 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact; Natalie Heckenberg via natalie.heckenberg@crownland.nsw.gov.au

M:0455 780 959

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. 

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 (including an alternate format of the application form), 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'.

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

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.