Planning Officer - Local Planning Council Support
Planning Officer - Local Planning Council Support
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$ 112479 - 126745
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Job Description
Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.
- Drive impactful land use planning initiatives in a fastpaced strategic setting
- Ongoing FullTime Opportunity
- Location: Parramatta with flexible working supported
- Salary: $112479 $126745 Super
At the heart of the New South Wales (NSW) planning system the Planning Group takes centre stage. Driven by the NSW Governments unwavering commitment to tackling the critical housing issue we provide essential support and strategic guidance.
The Planning Land Use Strategy Housing and Infrastructure (PLUSHI) teams are the driving force behind the Departments strategic planning policy rezoning and infrastructure projects all aimed at making New South Wales a better place to live.
We take pride in our comprehensive approach to planning and development with our teams actively managing the housing and employment land supply pipeline through strategic planning policy development stateled statutory rezonings and infrastructure planning.
PLUSHIs work includes significant projects like housing policy reform regional strategic plans economic and social policy development State Significant Rezoning Policy (SSRP) Transport Oriented Development (TOD) and the Urban Development Program (UDP) which help monitor and coordinate housing development land supply and infrastructure delivery.
The Role
As a Planning Officer within the Local Planning and Council Support branch you will play a crucial role in delivering strategic planning and policy initiatives that shape the future of NSW communities. You will work closely with local government and other government agencies to deliver land rezonings across NSW. You will contribute to housing delivery economic development and infrastructure planning to ensure a resilient and liveable NSW.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting research and analysis to inform strategic planning and policy recommendations.
- Assisting in the development and implementation of planning policies strategies and statutory rezoning projects.
- Engaging with internal and external stakeholders including government agencies and community groups to achieve planning objectives.
- Supporting infrastructure coordination and land use planning to enable sustainable development.
- Providing input into policy reviews to improve planning frameworks and processes.
- Briefing planning panels on rezoning projects.
For more information read the full Role Description.
What You Will Bring
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills to evaluate data and inform decisionmaking.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Experience in policy development strategic planning or land use planning.
- The ability to manage multiple tasks within tight timeframes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant planning and environmental legislation and processes
Essential Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant planning and environmental legislation and processes
- Tertiary degree qualification or other equivalent qualification
- Willingness to travel and Class C Drivers Licence for regional positions
Whats in It for Me
Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine longterm career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements diverse and fulfilling assignments and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome respected and empowered to succeed.
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 highperforming worldclass 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 opportunities and provides workplace adjustments where needed.
Join Us
If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close: 11.55pm Tuesday 15 April 2025
For further information about the role please contact Tharani Yoganathan via
A recruitment 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.
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.
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 ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent skills and potential. Contact the Talent Team via orHR Support option 2 DPHI People Advisory option 1 and reference Request an Adjustment Job Title and Reference Number.
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Employment Type
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