Trainee - Crown Lands

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 23,073 - 35,712; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility in work arrangements

Work/life balance initiatives

Career support

Job summary

A government agency in Australia is looking for a Trainee to join their Crown Lands team. This temporary full-time position allows the candidate to work towards a Certificate IV in Project Management while gaining real responsibilities in project support and organization. The role promises a supportive environment focused on career growth and collaboration, making it an excellent opportunity for those enthusiastic about starting their career in project management. Flexible working and a positive culture are essential perks of this position.

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed, just a genuine interest in project support.
• Must be organised and capable of balancing study with work commitments.
• Reliability and proactivity are essential.

Responsibilities

• Build collaborative relationships with staff for effective project delivery.
• Provide administration and project support including filing and land inspections.
• Manage time effectively to meet both study and work milestones.
• Communicate progress clearly with your line manager.
• Contribute to small projects to develop project management skills.
• Use digital project systems proficiently.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Reliability

Organised

Proactive

Education

Certificate IV in Project Management

Job description

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Trainee - Crown Lands
• Work towards a Certificate IV in Project Management
• Temporary Full-Time Opportunity up to 24 months
• Public Service Training Wage (Award 694) Skill Level A Year 12 - $507.10 per week - $784.90 per week

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

Step into a role where your curiosity, initiative, and commitment to learning genuinely matter. This Trainee position is designed for someone ready to grow their capability in project support, stakeholder engagement, and organisational operations while completing formal study. You’ll be surrounded by people who want you to succeed and given real responsibility from day one.

As a Trainee, you’ll contribute to meaningful work across Crown Lands while developing the foundations of a strong career in project coordination and administration. Your days will be varied, collaborative, and supported by a team invested in your development.

What you’ll be doing

• Building collaborative relationships with staff across Crown Lands to support shared understanding and smooth delivery of activities.
• Providing timely administration and project support through filing and archiving, land inspections, answering phones and processing applications
• Managing your time effectively to balance study milestones with daily work commitments.
• Keeping your line manager informed with clear communication on study and work progress.
• Contributing to small projects to build practical skills and confidence in project management.
• Using digital project systems to develop proficiency in electronic tools and administrative platforms.

For more information please visit the Role Description: Trainee - Project Management DPHI

About You

You don’t need years of experience—just enthusiasm, reliability, and a genuine interest in building a career in project support or management. If you’re organised, proactive, and ready to learn, this role will give you the platform to thrive.

• Working towards the Certificate IV in Project Management

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.

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11:55pm, Thursday 29 th January 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Jacky Wiblin via [e-mail] or Shaun Barker via [e-mail]

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

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

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, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via [e-mail] or [phone] - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn