DCCEEW NSW
Customer & Tenure Operations Officer
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Customer and Tenure Operations Officer
Ongoing Full Time Opportunity
Office location – Newcastle. Flexible working supported.
Salary ranges from $87,199 to $95,482 plus super
Are you a highly organised professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy juggling multiple priorities, solving problems, and delivering exceptional customer service? If so, we want to hear from you.
At Crown Lands, we're looking for a Customer & Tenure Operations Officer to join our dynamic team and play a vital role in the administration and management of Crown land across New South Wales.
The role
As a Customer & Tenure Operations Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting the management of Crown land across NSW. Working within a collaborative and customer-focused team, you will be responsible for assessing and undertaking a broad range of licence and tenure administration activities that contribute to the effective stewardship of Crown land.
What You'll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Assess and process Crown land licence and tenure transactions.
- Provide timely, accurate and practical advice to customers, stakeholders and colleagues regarding tenure and licensing matters.
- Investigate enquiries and assist in resolving complex licence and tenure issues.
- Interrogate multiple systems, products and information sources to provide accurate customer information.
- Maintain the quality and integrity of land information and tenure records.
- Support the day-to-day administrative operations of the team through a variety of coordination and processing activities.
- Apply legislation, policy and procedures to make informed decisions and recommendations.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with legislation and policy, and delivering high-quality customer outcomes in a dynamic operational environment.
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About You
We're seeking someone who can confidently manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and customer service.
You'll be successful in this role if you have:
- Experience working in a high-volume administrative, customer service or operational environment.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy, procedures and business rules.
- Sound problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Experience working with databases, records management systems or complex information systems.
- A proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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;
- 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.
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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, 11th October 2026.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Nadine Hornsby, Supervisor Licences and Permits via nadine.hornsby@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.
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