Lead People. Shape Crown Land Outcomes. Make a Lasting Impact.

• Senior Registered Surveyor, Aboriginal Land Strategy
• Ongoing Full Time Opportunity
• Office Location: Newcastle/Maitland/Grafton/Tamworth/Orange/Nowra
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super

Are you an experienced Senior Registered Surveyor with a strong background in leading teams, managing Crown land portfolios, and navigating complex land tenure matters? We're seeking a respected leader who can provide expert advice, mentor professionals, and drive strategic land management and development outcomes across a diverse Crown estate.

This is an opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where you'll influence significant land development projects, manage complex tenure and titling matters, and work closely with stakeholders across government, industry, Aboriginal communities, and the surveying profession.

What You'll Be Doing

As a senior leader, you will:

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of surveying and land management professionals.
• Provide authoritative advice on complex commercial tenure, land development, disposal and Crown land management matters.
• Coordinate survey programs and provide detailed survey instructions to the private surveying sector, including surveys associated with Aboriginal Land Claims.
• Supervise staff, oversee survey investigations and ensure quality outcomes across projects.
• Deliver expert advice on statutory survey, boundary and titling issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with surveyors, clients, industry stakeholders and community representatives.
• Support and mentor officers in developing their knowledge of Crown land administration, surveying practices and legislative requirements.
• Identify and progress opportunities for Crown land development and commercial outcomes.
• Manage commercial and land management projects, including the preparation and negotiation of contracts and agreements.
• Represent the organisation professionally through proactive client service and positive stakeholder engagement.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Senior Registered Surveyor CLPS ALS

What you will bring to the role

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams, including mentoring, performance management and capability development.
• Significant experience managing or working within a Crown Estate environment.
• Sound understanding of Aboriginal Land Rights, Native Title and Crown land legislation.
• Proven ability to provide strategic advice on complex land tenure, surveying and property matters.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing complex projects and delivering outcomes with a high degree of autonomy.
• 5 years' post-registration experience is highly desirable but not essential

Essential requirements

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of survey legislative requirements and experience in the interpretation and application of relevant legislation
• Surveyor registered under the Surveying and Spatial Information Act 2002
• Current drivers 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 10^th November 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Stuart Bracken, Manager Survey Operations via stuart.bracken@crownland.nsw.gov.au or 0437085987.

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.