Plan Examiner

NSW Land Registry Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Land Registry Services in Sydney CBD is seeking a skilled Plan Examiner to examine survey and plan types and register titles while ensuring compliance.

You will provide specialist advice, support complex title matters, and contribute to continuous improvement. This role demands thorough knowledge of cadastral systems and collaboration with stakeholders.

Join NSW LRS in a modernising agency dedicated to land certainty and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of land surveying and cadastral systems.
• Ability to interpret legislation and policy to make compliant decisions.
• Experience reviewing plans and related documentation to support examination.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgement.
• High attention to detail and numeracy in complex data.
• Clear written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with technology and plan examination systems.
• Willingness to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of land titling or plan examination is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Examine survey, strata and other lodged plan types to ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory and operational requirements, applying plan examination principles and standards to maintain the integrity of the land titles register and cadastre.
• Register plans and create, maintain and update accurate land title and cadastral records, applying legislative, regulatory and examination standards to ensure the integrity of the land titles register and cadastre.
• Apply specialist technical knowledge to assess boundaries, title implications, survey definitions, easements, subdivision patterns and other complex plan examination matters.
• Review and interpret land titles, plans and related documentation, including boundaries, easements and subdivision patterns, to support accurate title creation and registration outcomes.
• Consult and collaborate with surveyors, legal specialists and other stakeholders to resolve complex titling, survey and registration issues.
• Manage and prioritise workloads and document processing activities to meet service standards, productivity targets, quality requirements and customer expectations in a high-volume environment.
• Apply quality assurance processes and controls, identify and elevate errors where appropriate, and contribute to accurate and consistent examination outcomes.
• Maintain proficiency in, and appropriately apply, the technologies, systems and processes used in plan examination, including digital examination practices.
• Maintain current knowledge of, and adapt to, legislative, regulatory, policy, procedural and technological changes relevant to plan examination activities.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance work practices, processes, systems, customer outcomes and operational efficiency, and sharing ideas to support high-quality outcomes.
• Support capability development across the team through knowledge sharing, mentoring, coaching, advice and on-the-job training.

Skills

Land surveying knowledge

Cadastre systems understanding

Legislation compliance interpretation

Analytical problem solving

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Prioritising work in high-volume env

Education

Tertiary qualification in surveying / spatial sciences

Job description

NSW Land Registry Services – Sydney CBD NSW

NSW LRS has played a foundational role in the lives of people across New South Wales for over 160 years, quietly ensuring the security, integrity and accessibility of land and property ownership. From the first handwritten titles to today’s digital platforms, our evolution has always been guided by one purpose: to create confidence beyond boundaries.

In recent years, we’ve modernised systems, expanded our digital services, and strengthened how we serve our customers and partners. Our new brand reflects this evolution. It’s a symbol of where we’ve come from and where we’re heading. At the heart of it all is our promise: Powering land certainty for NSW, so people, businesses and communities can move forward with confidence.

Examine and register survey, strata and other plan types to ensure compliance with legislative and operational requirements while maintaining the integrity of the NSW land titling system and cadastral register. Provide specialist technical advice to internal and external stakeholders, support the resolution of complex title and boundary matters, and contribute to capability development and continuous improvement within Titling and Plan Services.

Your Responsibilities

• Examine survey, strata and other lodged plan types to ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory and operational requirements, applying plan examination principles and standards to maintain the integrity of the land titles register and cadastre.
• Register plans and create, maintain and update accurate land title and cadastral records, applying legislative, regulatory and examination standards to ensure the integrity of the land titles register and cadastre.
• Apply specialist technical knowledge to assess boundaries, title implications, survey definitions, easements, subdivision patterns and other complex plan examination matters.
• Review and interpret land titles, plans and related documentation, including boundaries, easements and subdivision patterns, to support accurate title creation and registration outcomes.
• Consult and collaborate with surveyors, legal specialists and other stakeholders to resolve complex titling, survey and registration issues.
• Manage and prioritise workloads and document processing activities to meet service standards, productivity targets, quality requirements and customer expectations in a high-volume environment.
• Apply quality assurance processes and controls, identify and elevate errors where appropriate, and contribute to accurate and consistent examination outcomes.
• Maintain proficiency in, and appropriately apply, the technologies, systems and processes used in plan examination, including digital examination practices.
• Maintain current knowledge of, and adapt to, legislative, regulatory, policy, procedural and technological changes relevant to plan examination activities.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance work practices, processes, systems, customer outcomes and operational efficiency, and sharing ideas to support high-quality outcomes.
• Support capability development across the team through knowledge sharing, mentoring, coaching, advice and on-the-job training.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated knowledge of land surveying, cadastral systems, boundary definition, land title principles, or other related land administration, property or registration disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation, regulations, policies, standards and technical requirements to make informed and compliant decisions.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting plans, technical documentation and related information to support accurate examination and registration outcomes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess complex information, exercise sound judgement and resolve technical issues.
• High attention to detail, strong numeracy skills, and the ability to maintain accuracy and quality when working with complex information in a high-volume environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts, provide advice and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and consistently achieve quality, productivity and customer service outcomes.
• Proficiency in the use of technology and business systems, with the ability to learn and adapt to new systems, tools and digital processes.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and achieve positive outcomes.
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, continuous improvement and customer-focused service delivery.

Desirable, but not necessary

• Knowledge of land titling, cadastral administration, plan examination or property registration processes.
• Experience in surveying, spatial sciences, land administration, property, conveyancing, law or a related field.
• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in surveying, spatial sciences, land administration, property, law, conveyancing or a related discipline.

Why Join Us:

At NSW LRS we’re fostering a welcoming, connected, and fair workplace, where you can be yourself and thrive:

• Our differences are our strength
• You belong at NSW LRS
• Gender equity and equality
• Family comes first at LRS
• Women in Leadership program

NSW LRS is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Note: NSW LRS does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or search firms.