Snr Conveyancing Officer

at  NSW Strategic Services and Advice

TOGETHER WE SHAPE THRIVING COMMUNITIES, PUBLIC SPACES, PLACES AND ECONOMIES.

• Talent Pool creation for ongoing permanent opportunity
• Office location – Parramatta (unless you are regionally based)
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $110,226 to $122,058 + 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.
Our Property Development and Transactions legal team is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Conveyancing Officer to lead the successful management of land acquisitions and disposals for the Department of Planning, Housing, and Infrastructure.
As a Senior Conveyancing Officer, you will be a primary point of contact for managing land acquisitions and disposals across various cluster agencies. Your role will involve attending program coordination meetings to ensure project milestones are met efficiently, overseeing the execution of off-the-plan and individual contracts, and training and supervising junior legal officers in the conveyancing process. Additionally, you will provide administrative support to the Legal team as needed, contributing to the smooth and effective delivery of land transactions.
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Conveyancing Officer

Key knowledge and experience

• Sound knowledge and understanding of current legislation, including but not limited to Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW) and Real Property Act 1900 (NSW).
• Experience in the provision of paralegal services involving a range of legal activities including conveyancing and related activities.
• Understanding the importance of maintaining confidential and privileged information in an appropriate manner.
• Sound knowledge in using the PEXA platform

• Demonstrated experience in conveyancing.
• A strong understanding of current legislation relevant to conveyancing processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, allowing you to excel in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Key knowledge and experience

• Sound knowledge and understanding of current legislation, including but not limited to Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW) and Real Property Act 1900 (NSW).
• Experience in the provision of paralegal services involving a range of legal activities including conveyancing and related activities.
• Understanding the importance of maintaining confidential and privileged information in an appropriate manner.
• Sound knowledge in using the PEXA platform.

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.