Senior Registered Surveyor – Crown Land Leader

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW; Grafton; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW in Grafton seeks a Senior Registered Surveyor for Aboriginal Land Strategy to lead a team and oversee Crown land programs, tenure and titling matters with broad stakeholder engagement.

You will drive strategic land management, mentor professionals, and influence significant Crown estate outcomes across government, industry, Aboriginal communities and the surveying profession. Role is full-time and based in NSW with travel as required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and mentoring surveying/land management teams.
• Background in Crown land, land tenure and development projects.
• Strong advisory skills on complex land tenure and surveying matters.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and cross-government relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of surveying and land management professionals.
• Provide authoritative advice on complex commercial tenure, land development, disposal and Crown land management matters.
• Coordinate survey programs and provide detailed survey instructions to the private surveying sector, including surveys associated with Aboriginal Land Claims.
• Supervise staff, oversee survey investigations and ensure quality outcomes across projects.
• Deliver expert advice on statutory survey, boundary and titling issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with surveyors, clients, industry stakeholders and community representatives.
• Support and mentor officers in developing their knowledge of Crown land administration, surveying practices and legislative requirements.
• Identify and progress opportunities for Crown land development and commercial outcomes.
• Manage commercial and land management projects, including the preparation and negotiation of contracts and agreements.
• Represent the organisation professionally through proactive client service and positive stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Team leadership & mentoring

Strategic land management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation & contract skills

Autonomy in project delivery

Licensed driver

Education

Surveyor registered under the Surveying and Spatial Information Act 2002

Job description

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW in Grafton seeks a Senior Registered Surveyor for Aboriginal Land Strategy to lead a team and oversee Crown land programs, tenure and titling matters with broad stakeholder engagement.

You will drive strategic land management, mentor professionals, and influence significant Crown estate outcomes across government, industry, Aboriginal communities and the surveying profession. Role is full-time and based in NSW with travel as required.