Infrastructure Property Officer

• Full-time Ongoing
• Location: Wollongong
• Our employees work principally in the workplace
• Clerk Grade 7/8 salary from $113574 to $125720 plus Super and leave loading

Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful welcoming and flexible a workplace where our people feel supported valued and part of our collective success.

About the role

NSW Public Works (NSW PW) is part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and supports local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives by providing expert advisory planning design delivery and support services.

As an Infrastructure Property Officer you will be responsible for providing land and easement acquisition advice and services to clients to assist with their decision making and project delivery. The advice may include communicating and explanation of the land acquisition process as stipulated in the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act or other related legislation and processes.

You will be required to negotiate with affected landowners the acquisition of land and easements required by the client in a timely and efficient manner to ensure the success of the clients project.

About Public Works Property Team

The NSW Public Works (NSW PW) Land Acquisition and Property Services Team specialises in providing acquisition services to state and local government clients facilitating the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in property-related fields and/or equivalent working experience in land acquisitions and property matters for local or state government.
• Experience in successfully negotiating land and/or easements with property owners for local and state government agencies.
• Experience in instructing valuers solicitors and surveyors on land acquisition matters.
• Experience and a demonstrated ability to read and understand land title search information survey/cadastral plans and construction plans.
• Well-developed knowledge and understanding of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 Local Government Act 1993 Crown Lands Management Act 2016 and other relevant legislation and regulations including the Native Title Act 1993 (Com) and NSW Aboriginal Lands Right Act 1983.
• Experience to meet and address project deadlines and budget constraints.
• Experience and knowledge of the requirements of NSW Land registry Services (LRS) in relation to property transactions.
• Ability to undertake historical land and property tenure searching.
• Hold a valid NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to drive to remote locations which may include overnight stays.

About Us

NSW Public Works (NSWPW) plays a significant role in the development of our state our regions and our infrastructure and associated industries by supporting local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives.

We do this by providing:

• expert advisory services.
• planning design and delivery management.
• sustainability asset management and
• support services.

Our work is in the community facilities hospitals dams water treatment plants housing and high schools the real foundations of prosperous communities. Every day we help shape the ambitious projects that bring progress to more people in NSW. From forging a more sustainable relationship with the land around us to engineering the big ideas of the every challenge we see the chance to build stronger and more connected communities.

Together we are DPIRD.

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture forestry fishing and mining industries and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils minerals waterways and oceans vegetation and forests.

The department brings together:

• Local Land Services
• NSW Resources
• Agriculture and Biosecurity
• Fisheries and Forestry
• Regional Development and Delivery.

With nearly 5000 employees and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Applying for the role

Apply by submitting a current resume and cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

For more information about the role please click here to view the role description.

Additionally if you would like to hear more about this role please contact John Lucich or on.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 11:55pm.

Additional Information

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.

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DiversityEquityand Inclusion

At DPIRD we are committed to fostering a diverseequitableand inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including but not limited to gender age ethnicity cultural heritage disabilityreligionand sexual orientation.

DPIRD is a proudDisability Confident RecruiterFamily Inclusive EmployerandCarer Friendly Employer

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