Group Leader Property Management

Crown Lands and Public Spaces

Reference number

551644

Occupation

Project Management, Property Administration, Legislation, Land Administration

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Newcastle, Hunter & Region

Salary Information

Departmental Officer Grade 9/10

Closing date

28 July 2026 at 11:55pm

Shape the future of Crown land. Protect what matters. Lead with purpose

Group Leader Property Management

Temporary Full Time Opportunity up to 5 November 2027 (Parental Leave Cover)

Office location: Maitland, with some field work travel required

Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $133,348 to $146,945 plus super

Are you an experienced people leader with a passion for property, land and natural resource management? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can empower teams, influence outcomes and deliver meaningful results for communities across New South Wales?

The role

Crown Lands is seeking a Group Leader Property Management to lead a small team of professional and technical specialists responsible for managing Crown land, assets and natural resources. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys developing people, driving performance and working with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve strategic and operational outcomes.

You will provide leadership, direction and support to a multidisciplinary team responsible for managing the Crown estate and its assets. You will oversee property management, planning, natural resource management and land management activities while ensuring the team delivers high-quality outcomes aligned with business objectives.

Success in this role will come from your ability to motivate and develop team members, manage competing priorities, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Key elements of the role include:

Lead, coach and develop a small team of professional and technical staff, creating a high-performing and customer-focused culture.

Manage team performance, workload prioritisation and capability development to ensure the achievement of strategic and operational targets.

Coordinate the effective management of Crown land, assets and natural resource management activities across the region.

Provide specialist advice and guidance on land and asset management, environmental matters, land use planning and compliance.

Ensure financial and non-financial targets are achieved through effective planning, resource management and performance monitoring.

Prepare and provide timely advice, recommendations and briefings on complex land and property management issues.

Interpret and apply relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to land management, planning and natural resource management.

Build and maintain productive relationships with communities, government agencies, industry representatives and other key stakeholders.

Represent Crown Lands at stakeholder meetings, industry forums and community engagements.

For more information read the full Role Description: Group Leader Property Management

What you will bring to the role

Demonstrated experience leading, managing and developing teams to achieve performance targets and business outcomes.

Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, performance management and workforce planning.

Experience in property, land, asset, natural resource or environmental management.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, particularly in complex or sensitive environments.

Well-developed stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.

The ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, policies and regulatory frameworks.

Excellent communication skills with experience preparing advice, reports and briefings for a range of audiences

Essential Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in natural resources, planning, environmental science, land management or other relevant field and/or equivalent level of knowledge and experience in the industry.

Current driver’s licence 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 Tuesday, 28th July at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Rob Micheli, Area Manager Hunter via rob.micheli@crownland.nsw.gov.au

A talent 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.

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 (including an alternate format of the application form), 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 (0 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, 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.

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. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.