Senior Natural Resource Management Officer at DCCEEW NSW

, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

113579.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Property Management, Environmental Assessment, Land Management, Hazard Reduction, Legislative Interpretation, Stakeholder Management, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Time Management, Task Prioritisation, Customer Service, Project Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Shape the future of Crown land. Protect what matters. Lead with purpose * Join a collaborative team and grow your exposure to diverse issues and challenges across the Hunter! * Ongoing Full Time Opportunity * Office location: Maitland, with field work travel required * Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $102,936 to $113,579 plus 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 committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed. The role The Senior Natural Resource Management Officer plays a key role in delivering government priorities for Crown Lands by providing expert property management advice, conducting environmental assessments, and coordinating land management and hazard‑reduction activities. The role supports informed decision‑making by ensuring clients understand departmental objectives, maintaining accurate land information, and managing a range of specialist administrative and project tasks. Success in this position requires strong judgement, the ability to balance competing priorities, and confidence working both in the field and in a high‑volume advisory environment. The role demands the capacity to interpret complex environmental and planning legislation, deliver timely and well‑reasoned recommendations, and respond effectively to diverse land management issues Key elements of the role include: * Providing appropriately balanced and timely advice, recommendations, and briefings on environmental, planning, hazard, compliance and land management issues * Interpreting and applying a broad range of environmental and planning legislation, policies, and procedures * Undertaking land administration functions relating to Crown tenures, roads, and reserves, incorporating environmental assessment and review of proposals * Organising hazard reduction activities to mitigate the public liability risk * Assisting in maintaining the integrity of land information data For more information read the full Role Description: Download File [https://static.pageuppeople.com/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif] Senior Natural Resource Management Officer [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMttiZ7KUSgJV7GDFYdsEztZKtYiiICXYKUj9Zr760KdElfSIa8Y_BbvgY3IP9Uj-blB2AEx5h8Guw5TwfwLWKXijNpjm6lmErJF7WUGZgu6JTPjLA7jChg8PlkWiCqI-zhpsKWJz_TNKUtk9UhRSx-Yg%7e%7e] What you will bring to the role * Commitment to delivering high level of customer service with a focus on accuracy and efficiency * Confident in building and fostering positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders * Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication skills, enabling clear and effective information exchange with a range of stakeholders. * Advanced organisational and time management abilities, with proven competence in task prioritisation and meeting deadlines in dynamic environments. * Capacity to work independently, exercising initiative and sound judgement while managing competing priorities and delivering outcomes autonomously. Essential Requirements * Tertiary qualifications in an environmental science, natural resource, planning or other relevant field and/or equivalent level of knowledge and experience * Current drivers’ licence and willingness to travel About us The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure [https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/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 Tuesday, 21st July at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Peter Draper via peter.draper@crownland.nsw.gov.au [peter.draper@crownland.nsw.gov.au] or Rob Micheli via rob.micheli@crownland.nsw.gov.au [rob.micheli@crownland.nsw.gov.au] To enhance your account security, PageUp is introducing two-factor authentication (2FA). You can follow the step by step guide here [https://knowledgeportal.pageuppeople.com/hc/en-gb/articles/49187061076249-Applicants-Enabling-two-factor-authentication-2FA]. If you experience any issues please reach out on (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1. 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 [https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/adjustments-for-individual-needs] 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 [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 [https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-05/dphi-working-with-us-guide-for-aboriginal-applicants.pdf] to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways [https://nswdpie.tfaforms.net/1025] team for a yarn

Responsibilities

The role involves providing expert property management advice and conducting environmental assessments for Crown lands. It also requires coordinating land management and hazard-reduction activities to mitigate public liability risks.