Job Description

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

• Senior Project Officer Assets
• Temporary Full Time Opportunity to 30 March 2029
• Office location – Newcastle. Travel required including State wide/long distance and some overnight stays
• Salary relative to experience, ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 plus super

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

Crown Lands is seeking an experienced Senior Project Officer – Assets to lead complex construction, remediation, and asset management projects that support the sustainable stewardship of public land across New South Wales. This is a high‑impact role for a proactive professional who thrives on variety, technical challenge, and meaningful public‑sector work.

In this senior role, you will take ownership of a diverse portfolio of built assets and capital works projects, guiding them from concept to completion. Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertake all aspects of asset management in relation to a range of built assets on Crown land whilst contributing to the development and improvement of the Crown Lands asset management system.
• Research, analyse and scope solutions including the identification of appropriate planning pathways for construction projects and works.
• Manage and oversee all aspects of project planning, approvals, development and implementation for a range of construction and asset management projects to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope in line with established agency project management methodology.
• Undertake procurement and tendering activities including scope development, preparing contract documents, tender evaluations, and contract administration
• Monitor and evaluate project implementation, including risk and contingency management, benefits realisation, project impact and quality measures, to identify and address issues, assess project progress and effectiveness, and achieve project outcomes
• Establish and maintain stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and issues management to engage with internal business groups and other divisions of the department to ensure project deliverables are met.
• Manage and develop staff ensuring operational effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities and implement actions including customer experience improvement programs to optimise service delivery efficiency and effectiveness
• Prepare government specific documentation including briefing notes, reports, business cases and other high level corporate documentation in a timely manner to support the business case or position of Crown Lands.
• Prepare case studies and contribute to funding bids

For more information, please visit the Role Description: Senior Project Officer Assets CL

About You

You’re a confident, solutions‑focused professional with a strong background in asset management and project delivery. You bring:

• Demonstrated experience managing construction or asset-related projects in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of planning pathways, procurement processes and government contract frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
• Leadership capability and a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Asset Management, Project Management, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Engineering, or relevant field, or relevant experience
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence with an ability 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, Wednesday 8th April 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Eddie Love via eddie.love@crownland.nsw.gov.au

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 talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - 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