Senior Conveyancing Officer - Property Transactions - Homes - DCJ Legal

Senior Conveyancing Officer

Property Transactions – Homes – DCJ Legal

• Principle location Parramatta - Flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.
• Employment type – Ongoing position (35 hours)
• Salary – Clerk Grade 7/8, Base Salary ($110,266 – $122,058), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

The purpose of this role is to manage the effective conduct of individual conveyancing matters and support  DCJ's housing and property construction programs. This is a great opportunity for candidates who want to gain hands-on experience in legal services, property transactions, and construction contracts while working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The role offers exposure to a range of legal matters, providing the chance to work with various stakeholders and contribute to the successful delivery of key housing projects.

What you’ll do

As part of the Property Transactions – Homes team within the Law Reform and Legal Services at the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), you will manage all aspects of conveyancing and construction contracts related to the purchase, sale, and development of land. You will perform tasks such as preparing and reviewing contracts, handling easement and dedication matters, coordinating settlements, and maintaining legal records.

You will also:

• Prepare, review, and issue contracts for the sale of land, construction, and maintenance.
• Draft, review, and facilitate the registration of easement and dedication legal documents.
• Coordinate exchange and settlement arrangements, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, providing clear and accurate information.
• Manage post-settlement actions and maintain updated records in legal systems.
• Support the removal or extinguishment of land use restrictions when required.
• Work as part of a collaborative team focused on delivering key legal services

What we’re looking for

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in using computer systems, including MS Word, Excel, Lawdocs, Open Practice, and Records Management systems (CM9).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience providing paralegal services across a range of legal activities, particularly in conveyancing and related matters.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Conveyancing Act 1919 and the Real Property Act 1900.

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What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close: Sunday, 26 January 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Chris Balomatis at chris.balomatis@dcj.nsw.gov.au

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please contact Lois Jebin at lois.jebin@dcj.nsw.gov.au

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Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

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