Infrastructure Property Officer – Location: Wollongong
Full-time Ongoing, Clerk Grade 7/8 salary from $113,574 to $125,720 plus super and leave loading.
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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 explaining 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 client's 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
* 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 (C) 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 Driver's 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.
* Support services.
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.
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.
If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre‐employment testing or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At DPIRD we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and 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, disability, religion and sexual orientation.
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