Lead Crown Land Status Officer

Current Jobs; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) NSW is seeking a Principal Status Officer to lead and coordinate detailed land status investigations and provide reliable, defensible advice on Crown land matters.

You will analyse historical and contemporary data, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with government agencies and councils to support strategic objectives and legislative requirements.

Qualifications

• Thinks for themselves and takes ownership of their work.
• Motivated, proactive and reliable.
• Balances competing priorities and meets critical deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex information.
• Excellent communication with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to lead others while maintaining quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and assess complex land information from records.
• Determine data validity for land status outcomes.
• Provide expert advice to internal/external customers on land matters.
• Assess scope and methodology for investigations.
• Prepare high-quality reports and documentation supporting outcomes.
• Manage projects and contribute to improved investigation practices.
• Provide technical guidance and review investigations by Senior Status Officers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders while focusing on strategic objectives and legislative requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Prioritisation

Ownership

Job description

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) NSW is seeking a Principal Status Officer to lead and coordinate detailed land status investigations and provide reliable, defensible advice on Crown land matters.

You will analyse historical and contemporary data, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with government agencies and councils to support strategic objectives and legislative requirements.