Senior Surveyor – Aboriginal Land & Crown Estate Leader

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

Job summary

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW in Newcastle is seeking a Senior Registered Surveyor to lead a multidisciplinary land and surveying team. You will mentor staff, manage Crown land portfolios, and drive complex tenure and titling projects across government and industry stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strategic advisory capacity, robust project leadership, and collaboration with Aboriginal communities to advance land development outcomes and Crown land management across the

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing teams of surveying and land management professionals.
• Significant experience within a Crown Estate environment or similar.
• Sound understanding of Aboriginal Land Rights, Native Title, and Crown land legislation.
• Proven ability to provide strategic advice on complex land tenure, surveying and property matters.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of surveying and land management professionals.
• Provide authoritative advice on complex tenure, land development, disposal and Crown land management matters.
• Coordinate survey programs and provide detailed survey instructions to the private surveying sector, including 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 relationships with surveyors, clients, industry stakeholders and community representatives.
• Support officers in developing knowledge of Crown land administration and legislation.
• Identify opportunities for Crown land development and commercial outcomes.
• Manage contracts and agreements for land development projects.
• Represent the organization through proactive client service and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Crown land knowledge

Stakeholder management

Surveying expertise

Contract negotiation

Job description

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW in Newcastle is seeking a Senior Registered Surveyor to lead a multidisciplinary land and surveying team. You will mentor staff, manage Crown land portfolios, and drive complex tenure and titling projects across government and industry stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strategic advisory capacity, robust project leadership, and collaboration with Aboriginal communities to advance land development outcomes and Crown land management across the