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Exciting ongoing career opportunity to oversee a wide variety of conveyancing matters
Permanent full-time opportunity
Parramatta location
Clerk Grade 7/8 - Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $106,025 to $117,363.00 + Super
Our Property Development and Transactions legal team has a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Conveyancing Officer to join the team and be responsible for ensuring the successful transaction of all land acquisitions and disposals on behalf of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
In your role as the Senior Conveyancing Officer, you will be the key contact and manage all acquisitions and disposals of land for the various agencies. This will include attending program coordination meetings with clients to ensure milestones are being efficiently and effectively met, manage all aspects of coordinating the execution of off-the-plan and individual contracts, assist in training and supervising junior legal officers on the conveyancing process and provide administrative assistance where required to support the Legal team.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience in the provision of conveyancing services. Through this experience, you will have a sound knowledge and understanding of current legislation relating to ensure the efficient and accurate completion of your conveyancing duties. You will be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with exceptional attention to detail and ability to liaise and build strong professional relationships with various stakeholders.
You will also have strong organisation and time management skills and can confidently work in a fast-paced environment, with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that matters are actioned efficiently and by required deadlines.
Key knowledge and experience
Sound knowledge and understanding of current legislation, including but not limited to Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW) and Real Property Act 1900 (NSW).
Experience in the provision of paralegal services involving a range of legal activities including conveyancing and related activities.
Understanding the importance of maintaining confidential and privileged information in an appropriate manner.
Sound knowledge in using the PEXA platform.
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Conveyancing Officer
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About Us
The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) are building the future of NSW through delivering diverse planning, housing solutions and infrastructure across the state. 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.
In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.
To Apply
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 Wednesday 14th February 202 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Amanda Alasaad-Bruun, Director Legal Development, amanda.abruun@dpie.nsw.gov.au or on 0437 152 227.
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?
Our Diversity team can assist to:
provide alternative formats to apply
make adjustments to the recruitment process
offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks
We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au (please include reference number). If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.
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