- Full-time, Ongoing,
- Location: Wollongong
- Our employees work principally in the workplace
- Clerk Grade 5/6, salary from $102,936 to $113,579 plus Super and leave loading
Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful, welcoming and flexible – a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and part of our collective success.
This role offers flexible, people-first working conditions
- 35‑hour base working week
- Flexible start and finish times between 6am and 10pm, with core hours of 10am–3pm
- Flex time, allowing additional hours worked to be accrued and taken back as flex leave
- Generous leave arrangements, including carers’, parental and adoption leave
- Four weeks recreation leave as standard.
About the role
NSW Public Works (NSW PW) is part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and supports many different local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives by providing expert advisory, planning, design, delivery and support services.
Public Works Property Team
NSWPW Infrastructure Property Team specialises in providing land acquisition and property services to state and local government clients, facilitating the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects.
As an Infrastructure Property Officer, you will assist with land and easement acquisition negotiations with landowners and provide advice to clients to support their decision making and project delivery. The advice may include communicating an understanding of the land acquisition process as stipulated in the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act or other related legislation processes.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications in property-related fields and/or equivalent working experience in land acquisitions and property matters for state and/or local government.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and negotiate with landowners on acquisition related matters.
- Demonstrated ability to read and understand land title search information, survey/cadastral plans and construction plans.
- Ability to undertake historical land and property tenure searching.
- Experience in property transactions requirements of NSW Land Registry Services (LRS).
- Well-developed knowledge and understanding of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991, Crown Lands Management Act 2016, Local Government Act 1993 and other relevant legislation and regulation relating to land and property.
- Hold a valid NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to drive to remote locations which may include overnight stays.
About Us
NSW Public Works (PW) 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 project management and advisory services; planning, design and delivery management; sustainability, asset management and support services.
Our work is for the NSW community, new buildings, fit outs, roads and bridges, renewable energy projects – the real foundations of prosperous communities. Every day we help shape the ambitious projects that bring progress to more people in NSW. From forging a more sustainable relationship with the land around us, to engineering the big ideas of the future.
In every challenge we see the chance to build stronger and more connected communities.
Together, we are DPIRD.
The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.
Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.
The department brings together: Local Land Services, NSW Resources, Agriculture and Biosecurity, Fisheries and Forestry, Regional Development and Delivery.
Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.
Applying for the role
Apply by submitting a current resume and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that outlines your qualifications and/or 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,
[email protected] or on 0427 728 192.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 14 July 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, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to
[email protected] or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.
