Project Officer Property

**_Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_**:

- Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage._
- **Temporary full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity to September 2026**:

- **Office location - Parramatta/Hybrid working supported**:

- **Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $106,025 base to $117,363 top + super**

The Water Group is currently seeking to appoint a **Project Officer (Property)** in a temporary capacity to September 2026, with the possibility of extension.

The Project Officer (Property) will coordinate the effective administration of property-related processes, transactions and agreements in relation to land and interests in the name of the Water Administration Ministerial Corporation (WAMC) ensuring compliance with legislative frameworks and DCCEEW policies and procedures.

**Key accountabilities**
- Coordinate the collection and analysis of property asset information and prepare briefs, reports and recommendations to assist ongoing management of assets in accordance with WAMC obligations and the WAMC Corporate Strategy.
- Coordinate approvals and administration of property transactions and agreements and resolve ownership issues in-line with government policies, guidelines and relevant delegations.
- Co-ordinate specialist legislative and policy advice regarding impacts and recommended pathways for property transactions, including transfers, easements, caveats, leases and access agreements.
- Provide advice on the use of authorized WAMC delegations for the purpose of acquiring land and interests in land in accordance with the Water Management Act 2000.
- Assist in the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures to improve work practices, systems and processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality services and outcomes related to land dealings.

**Key challenges**
- Managing multiple land and property transactions that can involve sensitive stakeholder issues with conflicting priorities and limited resources.
- Ensuring DCCEEW achieves desired outcomes in the negotiations and management of land and property matters in support of the WAMC Corporate Strategy and DCCEEW priorities.
- Accurate interpretation of maps and plans including registered survey plans which identify lots and easements that relate to infrastructure, as well as reading and interpreting land titles, gazettal, and dealings that provide the current and historical status of tenures.

**Essential Requirements**
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications in property-related fields and/or equivalent relevant working experience in property matters for local or state government.
- A valid NSW Driver Licence and willingness to occasionally travel within NSW which may include overnight stays.

For more information read the full Role Description: Project Officer - Property

**Who We Are**

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

**To Apply**

**Applications close Monday 30th September 2024 at 11:55PM.**
- 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._

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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