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• Opportunity for a Group Leader Acquisition to join the Crown Lands team who manage and sustain some of the most iconic and diverse land across NSW
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Office location - Newcastle. Other locations by negotiation.
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $125,693 to $138,510 + 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 prioritise 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

Crown Lands is currently seeking to appoint a Group Leader Acquisitions to lead and coordinate a professional and technical team and other internal and external stakeholders involvement in the acquisition and vesting of Crown land that promotes public interest and creates significant economic benefit to the State. Projects may include supporting major and State Significant renewable energy and or infrastructure projects.

As the Group Leader Acquisitions you will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Lead a multi-skilled team in discussions, negotiations and contractual documentation to support Acquiring Authorities in the acquisition of Crown land for state and other infrastructure programs, and ensure compliance with applicable standards, Acts and Treasurer’s Directions.
• Coordinate with legal to manage and deliver vesting and escheats for Crown Lands.
• Lead the management and assessment of requests that come in from other parts of the Department or other NSW Government agencies requiring information and/or action from Crown Lands to coordinate responses with internal SMEs and negotiate action and outcomes while considering internal and external impacts.

For more information read the full Role Description: Group Leader Acquisitions

What you will bring to the role

• Strong communication skills including negotiation, presentation, dispute resolution and influencing skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations. 
• Proven leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve shared goals. 
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes. 

What is an Essential Requirement:

• Tertiary qualifications in either Legal, Property, Conveyancing, Business, Commerce, and/or equivalent level of industry knowledge and experience
• Existing experience and deep understanding of land and property dealings under the Land Acquisition (Just Terms) Compensation Act with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

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 Monday 2nd June 2025 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Justin Sauvage via justin.sauvage@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 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1, 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