Aboriginal Policy & Project Officer – NSW Lands

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure; Orange City Council; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) seeks a Policy and Project Officer to shape land and natural resource policies across NSW. Based in Orange, Dubbo, Broken Hill, or flexible across NSW, the role involves research, advisory support, stakeholder engagement, and guiding projects that balance interests with evidence.

This Aboriginal-targeted opportunity welcomes applicants with project delivery experience and knowledge of Aboriginal culture and land rights; travel within

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating or delivering projects, with the ability to manage priorities and deliver outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with government agencies and Aboriginal communities.
• Understanding of policy development, implementation or legislative frameworks, with evidence-based advising.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate or deliver projects across NSW, balancing competing priorities.
• Prepare advice for decision-makers and support policy initiatives.
• Engage with government agencies, stakeholders and Aboriginal communities to build partnerships.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Geospatial awareness

Research and analysis

Job description

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) seeks a Policy and Project Officer to shape land and natural resource policies across NSW. Based in Orange, Dubbo, Broken Hill, or flexible across NSW, the role involves research, advisory support, stakeholder engagement, and guiding projects that balance interests with evidence.

This Aboriginal-targeted opportunity welcomes applicants with project delivery experience and knowledge of Aboriginal culture and land rights; travel within