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• Oversee land dealings to ensure positive outcomes for Aboriginal communities
• Temporary full-time opportunity to 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 Project Officer Aboriginal Land Strategy is responsible for administering land dealings with Aboriginal communities, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation such as the Native Title Act 1993, Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, and Crown Land Management Act 2016. This role includes partnering with Aboriginal communities to manage projects that facilitate the effective use and stewardship of their land assets.

You will be responsible for managing the transfer of land from the Crown Land estate to Aboriginal communities, prioritising competing priorities in a high-volume environment, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of changing legal practices. This role requires strong research, analysis, and communication skills to develop and deliver projects effectively, while fostering relationships with stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes

For more information read the full Role Description: Project Officer Aboriginal Land Strategy

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.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring empathy and alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Native Title Act 1993 and the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, to ensure compliance and informed decision-making.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively in a high-volume environment.
• Strong research and analytical skills to support project development and implementation, ensuring data-driven decisions

What is an essential requirement:

• Current driver’s licence with a willingness and ability to travel

key knowledge and experience

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of conveyancing and the Conveyancing Act 1919 and associated regulations and the Real Property Act 1900.
• Understanding of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, Native Title Act 1993, and the Crown Land Management Act 2016.

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 Lisa Harvey at lisa.harvey@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.