Group Leader, Land And Asset Management

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• Group Leader, Land and Asset Management
• Permanent full-time opportunity based in Northern NSW (office location flexible across our Northern NSW office locations)
• Flexible hybrid working from home and the office
• Salary ranges from $116,211 to $128,061 + super + annual leave loading + flex leave

Crown Lands is currently seeking to appoint a Group Leader, Land and Asset Management (known internally as Group Leader, Property Management) to lead a team that manages the Crown estate and its assets across the large geographical area of Northern NSW. The role is critical to coordinate and manage operations including property management, planning, natural resource and land management functions.
For this role it is essential to develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships across the region, as well as manage day to day operations and project activities, while developing and mentoring a team. Additionally, within this opportunity, you will build and develop a new team of up to 7 staff.
About you
To be successful you will have previous operations, project management and stakeholder engagement experience, have excellent communication skills both written and verbal and be highly organised. You will have strong people management skills and be someone who can think outside the box and be an effective problem solver. Ideally you will have a background in natural resource and land management or property and built Asset Management.
If you are passionate about the Northern NSW community, looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.
For more information read the full Role Description:
About Us
The 's (DPE) vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. 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 seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.
Please note that from 1st January 2024, NSW Department of Planning and Environment has become part of the new NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI).
Crown Lands is responsible for managing NSW's Crown land on behalf of the people of NSW. Crown land covers around 42% of NSW and includes parks, reserves, roads and cemeteries with a value at over $6.1 billion. Crown land is used and enjoyed for recreation, businesses, tourism and has significant importance to the Aboriginal people of NSW. Visit our website to learn more about our vision for the future: .
Benefits of Working for Crown Lands

• Be part of managing some of NSW's most iconic Land and helping to create and support prosperous and resilient communities.
• 35 hour working week with flexible working arrangements available with a hybrid working model split between working from home and the office.
• Generous leave options including 4 weeks paid annual leave, 14 weeks paid parental leave, study leave available and up to 24 days' time in lieu (flex time) where available.
• Reimbursement of travel costs and associated expenses, where travel is required.
• Professional development costs covered and internal career progression opportunities available.

To Apply
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 Sunday 28 January 2024 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Sharon Bennett, Acting/Area Manager North Coast via or on 0427 784 289.
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.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
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• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

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