Group Leader, Property Management & Stakeholder Engagement

Shape your world, in the team that shapes NSW communities, spaces and economies

• Lead land and partnerships to shape thriving communities across NSW
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Parramatta office location with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super

Are you an experienced property, land management or natural resources professional ready to step into a leadership role with real impact?

We're looking for a Group Leader, Property Management & Stakeholder Engagement to lead a high-performing team responsible for managing a diverse Crown estate portfolio, navigating complex land management challenges, and building strong relationships with communities, government agencies, Aboriginal stakeholders and industry partners.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the future use and stewardship of Crown land while balancing environmental, cultural, economic and community interests.

The role

You’ll lead the management of Crown land, assets and natural resources, applying strong property management expertise to deliver effective outcomes. You’ll build trusted stakeholder relationships while leading and coaching a team to achieve high performance in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on resolving complex land and tenure issues, providing expert advice, and balancing environmental, community and operational priorities. You’ll be leading a small team delivering licences, reserves administration, environmental investigations, property management, land use planning, internal and external stakeholder engagement (including Aboriginal stakeholders) and Ministerial correspondence. You will also prioritise and manage operational issues and team resources to achieve planned business and financial outcomes and have a good understanding of Crown land frameworks while delivering results and maintaining partnerships across government and communities.

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

Note: This role is not similar to a real estate property management role.

What you will bring to the role

• Demonstrated experience in property, land, environmental or natural resource management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships across diverse groups.
• Experience providing high-level advice, briefings and recommendations on complex operational matters.
• Knowledge of land management, planning and environmental legislation.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, achieve business outcomes and lead teams in a fast-paced environment.

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualifications in natural resources, planning, environmental science, land management or other relevant field and/or equivalent professional experience
• 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 11:55pm, Sunday 30^th August 2026.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Glen Camenzuli via glen.camenzuli@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 (02) 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.