Senior Planning Policy Officer - State Infrastructure
Senior Planning Policy Officer - State Infrastructure
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$ 143 - 134504
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Job Description
Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.
- Become a Senior Planning Policy Officer with DPHI
- Ongoing and temporary opportunities creation of talent pool for vacancies that may become available over the next 18 months
- Office location Parramatta with flexible working supported in alignment with government policy
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $134504 $143.964 plus super and leave loading (PO2
If you are looking for a role that will enhance your influence and accelerate your planning career join us in the State Infrastructure team at the Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure.
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 and optimising the States productivity in a sustainable manner.
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 and economic development land supply and infrastructure delivery.
The role:
We are seeking a Senior Planning Policy Officer to progress implementation of the Housing and Productivity Contribution one of the most significant planning reforms undertaken in NSW for many years. This new funding mechanism will help to deliver major infrastructure including new roads schools hospitals open space and community facilities across the states key growth regions.
This is not a typical planning contributions role you will be involved in the most challenging and influential areas of planning policy at a regional and statescale. Working in a fastpaced environment you will help to progress policy advice on significant infrastructure expenditure and prioritisation decisions that support new housing development enhance the states economic productivity and improve the quality of life for NSW communities.
What you will bring to the role:
- A strong understanding of strategic infrastructure planning issues and a solid working knowledge of the NSW planning system preferably with exposure to infrastructure contributions at local or state government level.
- A creative and investigative mindset with a focus on identifying new practices and ways of operating.
- The ability to be a selfstarter skilled at navigating change and able to adapt pragmatically as policy evolves.
- Strong communication and relationshipbuilding skills to solve problems collaboratively with state and local government stakeholders and the development industry.
- A commitment to working within a dedicated supportive and highly regarded team to help progress cityshaping infrastructure outcomes including mentoring of junior staff members.
Essential requirements
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications i.e. urban planning economics property development project management and/or equivalent relevant industry experience.
We value diverse experience in our team and encourage you to apply even if you have not had exposure to infrastructure contributions or project delivery in previous roles.
For more information read the full Role Description:Senior Infrastructure Planning Officer
About us
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.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Alice Brown Manager Infrastructure Planning at or.
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 April 20th 2025
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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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
