Referral Coordination & Assessment Officer

Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.

• Join the Development Coordination Authoritybringing together expert advice across disciplines to deliver smarter faster planning outcomes for NSW!
• 3 x ongoing roles
• Parramatta or other NSW location by negotiation
• PO (Professional) Level 1B salary ranges from $115853 to $130547 super

The Development Coordination Authority (DCA) has been established as part of the Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure as the authoritative NSW Government source of technical input across the planning system. The Authority brings together a deep multi-disciplinary capability inside the planning department specialists in natural hazards environment heritage water transport and other disciplines and delivers it to decision makers to help shape development outcomes across NSW.

Joining the DCA presents a unique opportunity to help build and embed a new model for delivering technical input into the planning system working alongside DCAs specialists to provide coordinated expert advice and decisions that shape housing infrastructure and sustainable communities across the State.

The role

This role manages low- to moderate-complexity referrals integrated development concurrence and consultation for development applications across NSW in one of DCAs four regional RC&A teams. Working alongside DCAs technical experts the role learns NSW Government input across many disciplines and prepares draft consolidated responses for senior sign-off. It also supports senior officers on more complex matters.

The role identifies gaps or inconsistencies in the input it receives drafts responses that reflect a clear position and escalates where senior input is needed. It manages communication with councils and applicants throughout the assessment process and contributes to ongoing improvements in how the service operates.

DCAs four regional RC&A teams align to the Local Planning and Council Support (LPCS) regions: Central West and South; North East and Central Coast; Hunter and Northern; and Southern Western and Macarthur.

For more information read the full Role Description.Referral Coordination and Assessment Officer

What you will bring to the role

• Knowledge of the NSW planning assessment and approval environments including relevant legislation policy regulations standards and codes of practice.
• Demonstrated experience in customer service and enquiry management.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to statutory timeframes.
• Ability to communicate well with diverse customers and stakeholders (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated ability to identify gaps or inconsistencies in input received and prepare clear considered draft responses

What is an essential requirement:

• Degree qualification in a related relevant discipline.

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 21^st June 2026.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Lloyd Eley-Smith Director Referral Coordination & Assessment

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.

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