Job Description

Shape your world - meaningful work that contributes to the sustainable management of Crown land.

• Senior Natural Resource Management Officer
• Ongoing Full Time Opportunity
• Office location: Port Macquarie/Coffs Harbour/Ballina, other north coast locations by negotiation
• Salary ranges from $102,936 - $113,579 plus super

Are you passionate about land management, the environment, and making a positive impact on public land across NSW? We're looking for a Senior Natural Resource Management Officer to join our team and help manage and protect Crown land for the benefit of communities now and into the future.

About the role

As a Senior Natural Resource Management Officer, you'll provide practical advice and support on Crown land, environmental, planning and land management matters. You'll work with a range of stakeholders to help deliver government priorities, manage risks, and ensure Crown land is used and cared for responsibly.

What you'll be doing

• Providing advice on Crown land, environmental and land management matters to support informed decision-making.
• Assessing and progressing land management, environmental and planning matters in line with legislation and policy requirements.
• Supporting negotiations and helping resolve Crown land issues in a practical and professional manner.
• Coordinating hazard reduction and risk mitigation activities to promote safe public use of Crown land.
• Maintaining accurate land and property records and information systems.
• Managing competing priorities and contributing to projects and administrative activities to deliver outcomes on time.
• Undertaking site inspections and assessments across a variety of locations.

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

What We're Looking For

We'll be looking for someone who:

• Has experience in environmental, natural resource, land or property management.
• Can provide clear, practical advice and recommendations.
• Is confident interpreting legislation, policies and procedures.
• Has strong organisational skills and can manage multiple priorities.
• Builds positive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Enjoys problem-solving and making sound decisions in a complex environment.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in an environmental science, natural resources, planning or other relevant field and/or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Current Australian driver licence
• Willing and able 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, Thursday 12th November 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Natalie Heckenberg, Group Leader Property Management via Natalie.Heckenberg@crownland.nsw.gov.au and 0455 780 959

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.