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• Join a project team in making a difference for native title holders
• Temporary full-time opportunity to June 2026
• Office location – Dubbo, Grafton or Newcastle
• 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

As Senior Assessment Officer Native Title, you’ll be deeply involved in complex assessment activities related to the implementation of Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs), including assessments of Aboriginal Land Claims under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983. Your role is crucial in facilitating the return of lands to native title holders, aligning with government priorities and managing Crown land effectively.

You’ll mentor staff to enhance their understanding of land claim assessments, handle detailed assessments, prepare high-quality documents, and provide expert advice on Crown land management. In this role, you may be challenged with prioritizing assessments in a high-volume environment, staying updated on relevant legislation, and ensuring all processes comply with established procedures.

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

What you will bring to the role

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members. 
• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations. 
• High level administrative skills, solid time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines efficiently. 
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes. 

What is an essential requirement:

• Detailed knowledge of, or ability to quickly acquire knowledge of the Native Title Act 1993 and experience in the evaluation of evidence against statutory criteria as interpreted by the courts and knowledge of the claim provisions of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983.

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 Wednesday 20 November 2024 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Renate Sherring on renate.sherring@crownland.nsw.gov.au or 0467 721 315.

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.