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• Join an exciting project team working to deliver Native Title and ILUA property management commitments on Crown land
• Temporary full-time opportunity to 30 June 2026
• Office location – Various NSW locations considered upon application
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $106,025.00 to $117,363.00 + 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 prioritize 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

The Compliance Officer Native Title plays a crucial role in delivering Native Title and Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) commitments by providing administrative and project support through inspecting, reporting, auditing, and monitoring Crown land under native title claims or ILUAs. The Compliance Officer undertakes risk assessments, coordinates compliance outcomes, and engages in educational initiatives to promote lawful and sustainable land use.

In this role, you will be challenged with balancing Crown Lands' objectives in complex negotiations, managing high workloads with competing priorities, and ensuring all processes comply with relevant legislation. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cultural sensitivities and an ability to integrate compliance policies into practical procedures effectively.

For more information read the full Role Description: Compliance Officer Native Title

What you will bring to the role

• Strong analytical skills to assess and interpret Crown land use data, informing strategic decisions and compliance actions.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders, including Indigenous communities, government agencies, and land users.
• Proven experience in project management to coordinate and oversee multiple compliance activities and educational initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire and apply new skills, policies, and technology tools, ensuring seamless adaptation to evolving professional environments

Key knowledge and experience

• Knowledge of, or ability to quickly acquire knowledge of the Native Title Act 1993, the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 and the Crown Lands Management Act 2016.

What is an essential requirement:

• Current drivers licence with the willingness and ability 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 Sunday 24 November 2024 at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact sharon.hawke@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 3, 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.