Senior Property Management Officers

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW; Nowra; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW in Nowra is seeking a Senior Property Management Officer to help manage Crown land across NSW. You will engage with communities, councils, and agencies to support responsible land use, undertake inspections, and maintain land records while contributing to projects that enhance social, environmental, and economic benefits.

You'll handle property management, legislative interpretations, and administrative tasks in a busy environment, with a

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to research, investigate and solve complex problems.
• Ability to interpret legislation, policies, and technical information.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and thorough administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to enquiries about Crown land, roads, licences, leases, reserve administration and property management matters.
• Research and interpret information from land records, spatial mapping systems and property databases.
• Conduct property and tenure inspections to ensure proper land use.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, briefs, licences, leases, and other documentation.
• Assess property-related cases and provide recommendations and practical solutions.
• Apply legislation, policies, and procedures to Crown land management outcomes.
• Contribute to projects improving Crown land management and benefits.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Research and problem solving

Legislation interpretation

Organisation and prioritisation

Education

Certificate IV in Land Administration / Property Management

Job description

Shape Better Experiences for Communities Across NSW

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW – Nowra NSW

• Senior Property Management Officers
• x 1 Office location: Goulburn/Queanbeyan
• x 1 Office location: Nowra/other South Coast locations by negotiation
• Salary ranges from $102,936 - $113,579 plus super

Are you a highly organised professional who enjoys solving problems, working with people, and making a real impact in the community? We're looking for Senior Property Management Officers to join our team and play a key role in the management and stewardship of Crown land across NSW.

This is a diverse role that combines customer service, property management, field-based inspections, technical land administration, and project support.

About the Role

As a Senior Property Management Officer, you'll work with a wide range of stakeholders including community groups, local councils, government agencies, businesses, and members of the public to support the responsible use and management of Crown land.

You’ll investigate land matters, respond to enquiries, undertake property inspections, maintain land records, and contribute to projects that maximise the social, environmental, and economic benefits of Crown land.

What You'll Be Doing

• Responding to enquiries about Crown landand roads, land status, licences, leases, reserve administration and property management matters.
• Researching and interpreting information from land records, spatial mapping systems, and property databases.
• Conducting property and tenure inspections to ensure land is being used appropriately and in line with approved purposes.
• Managing a range of property management and administrative activities, including preparing correspondence, reports, briefs, licences, leases, and other documentation.
• Assessing property-related cases and providing recommendations, decisions, and practical solutions.
• Interpreting and applying legislation, policies, and procedures to support Crown land management outcomes.
• Contributing to projects that improve the management, use, and benefits of Crown land.
• Managing competing priorities and delivering quality outcomes in a busy and dynamic environment.

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What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who:

• Has strong communication and customer service skills.
• Enjoys researching, investigating, and solving complex problems.
• Can interpret legislation, policies, and technical information.
• Is highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Has excellent attention to detail and administrative skills.
• Is confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Enjoys a balance of office-based and field-based work.
• Certificate IV in Land Administration or Property Management or equivalent experience in property management and land administration.
• Current drivers licence and willingness to travel.

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.

Applications close 11:55pm, Wednesday 23rdSeptember 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact;

Martin Brown via ************@crownland.nsw.gov.au (Goulburn/Queanbeyan)

Atalentpool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process (including an alternate format of the application form), ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via ***************@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637*** - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out ourAboriginal applicants guideto assist with applying for the role or contact ourAboriginal CareerPathwaysteam for a yarn.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanentresident orhold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.