Senior Surveyor – Crown Land Strategy Lead

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

Job summary

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW invites a Senior Registered Surveyor to lead a strategic Aboriginal Land Strategy across Crown land. You will mentor a team, steer land tenure and titling initiatives, and collaborate with government, industry, Aboriginal communities and surveyors to deliver development outcomes.

The role demands senior leadership, strong stakeholder engagement, and a deep understanding of Crown land legislation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and mentoring teams.
• Extensive experience managing Crown Estate portfolios.
• Sound knowledge of Aboriginal Land Rights, Native Title and Crown land legislation.
• Ability to provide strategic advice on land tenure, surveying and property matters.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing complex projects with autonomy.
• 5 years post-registration experience is desirable but not essential.

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

Crown land management

Surveying & titles

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiations

Job description

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW invites a Senior Registered Surveyor to lead a strategic Aboriginal Land Strategy across Crown land. You will mentor a team, steer land tenure and titling initiatives, and collaborate with government, industry, Aboriginal communities and surveyors to deliver development outcomes.

The role demands senior leadership, strong stakeholder engagement, and a deep understanding of Crown land legislation.