Group Leader Status Searches and Investigations

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• Group Leader Status Searches and Investigations
• Temporary Full Time Opportunity up to June 2027
• Office location Newcastle other locations considered
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $129464 to $142665 super

Whats in it for you

Join our team for a fantastic culturewith 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 workplacewhere everyone feels welcome respected and empowered to succeed.

The role

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for evidencebased investigation land governance and improving how information is managed and used This leadership role offers the opportunity to influence Crown land decisionmaking at scale by guiding a specialist team responsible for delivering accurate defensible land status investigations.

As the Group Leader Status Searches & Investigations you will lead a team of technical specialists who provide authoritative advice on Crown land status historical tenure and legislative interpretation. Your work will directly support government priorities operational decisions and customer outcomes in a complex and evolving operating environment.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of a small dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence. Every day we bring enthusiasm and dedication to everything we do - whether its solving complex challenges or simply supporting one another.

For more information read the full Role Description: Group Leader Status Searches and Investigations

What you will bring to the role

• Experience or interest in working with legislation policy or regulatory frameworks relevant to land property planning or government decisionmaking (or a strong ability to quickly build this knowledge on the job)
• Youre energised by improving systems processes and the way information is used.
• Excellent attention to detail in identifying gaps inconsistencies or risks in documentation data or processes and taking steps to resolve them
• Youre a confident communicator who can translate complexity into clarity for a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proven leadership skills with an ability to foster a collaborative and culturally respectful work environment.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in property land administration legal field and/or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.

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

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 Sunday 24thMay 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Catherine Stokes via

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 supportapplications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustmentsthat 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 or (02) - 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 guideto assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathwaysteam for a yarn