Job Description

Help shape and protect the landscapes that matter to our communities.

• Natural Resource Officer
• Ongoing Full Time Opportunity
• Office location – Armidale. Some travel required.
• Salary ranges from $87,199 to $95,482 plus super

Are you passionate about the environment, land management and making a tangible difference on the ground? We are seeking a motivated Natural Resource Officer to join our team and play a key role in managing natural resources, supporting sustainable land use, and contributing to environmental outcomes across diverse landscapes.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of field-based work, stakeholder engagement, environmental management and administration.

The role

As a Natural Resource Officer, you will undertake a variety of natural resource management activities while providing administrative and records management support to ensure the effective operation of the branch. You will work collaboratively with landholders, government agencies, local councils and internal stakeholders to support responsible land and environmental management.

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as a key point of contact for enquiries, ensuring matters are resolved or directed appropriately while building positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Provide timely and balanced advice to landholders, licence holders, local councils, solicitors and government agencies regarding property management and natural resource matters.
• Conduct field inspections, assessments and reporting activities to support compliance with lease and licence conditions.
• Assist with hazard reduction initiatives through the review and analysis of site imagery relating to bushfire risks, pests and weeds.
• Maintain accurate records and databases and undertake a range of administrative and information management tasks.
• Prepare and review documentation associated with leases, licences and contractor engagements.
• Support environmental, land management and natural resource projects across the branch.

For more information, please visit the Role Description: Natural Resource Officer CLPS

About You

We are looking for someone who has;

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders and customers.
• The ability to interpret information and provide practical advice and outcomes.
• Sound organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience preparing reports, maintaining records and working with databases.
• A willingness to undertake field work across varying terrain and weather conditions.
• An interest in environmental stewardship, land management and natural resource conservation.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Sciences or equivalent level of industry knowledge and experience.
• Current Australian Driver licence and willingness to travel.

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.

Join us

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, Sunday, 29th November 2026.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Rodney O’Brien, Hiring Manager via rodney.obrien@crownland.nsw.gov.au

A talent 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.

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 (including an alternate format of the application form), ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, 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.

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. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.