Senior Planning Officer
Senior Planning Officer
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Job Description
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
- Temporary opportunity until June 2027
- Fulltime 35 hours/week)
- Sydney CBD Office location (King St) with flexible working options available
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $134504 to $143964 super
The role
At the Independent Planning Commission our Senior Planning Officers dive deep into some of NSWs most complex and highprofile projects. In this role youll review major state significant developments from renewables to mining projects to other contentious planning matters and provide trusted advice that helps shape decisions in line with government policy and legislation. Youll also prepare reports and briefings liaise directly with community members councils industry and government and play a part in strengthening our systems and processes.
The work can be complex and fastpaced requiring you to quickly get across a broad range of issues and deliver clear balanced advice. Youll need to manage competing priorities navigate conflicting expectations and support decisionmaking on projects that attract intense public interest and scrutiny all while keeping a sharp focus on quality transparency and integrity.
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Planning Officer
What you will bring to the role
- Strong knowledge of environmental and planning legislation and handson experience navigating assessment processes.
- Broad planning experience across a range of projects from residential developments and major infrastructure to mining renewables and beyond.
- A sound understanding of the environmental and land use challenges facing both metropolitan and regional NSW.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work confidently with communities industry government agencies and other key groups.
- A clear balanced approach to supporting decisionmaking while dealing with complex or contentious issues.
What is an essential requirement
- Degree in planning environmental management engineering or other relevant discipline.
- Current Australian Drivers Licence and willingness to travel.
- Ability to work outside of core business hours and on weekends if required.
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory Criminal Record Check and probity screening
About us
The key functions of the Independent Planning Commission are to determine State significant development applications where there is significant opposition from the community or the local council; conduct public consultation for development applications; and provide independent expert advice when requested by the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces or the Planning Secretary.
The Office of the Independent Planning Commission (OIPC) provides professional and technical support to the Commission and its members. The OIPC is the main point of contact for the public and Government agencies in regards to referred cases. It coordinates and facilitates the Commissions decisionmaking processes and aims to provide efficient transparent and highperforming support services.
Whats in it for me
Join our team for a supportive work culture with extensive collaboration across community engagement activities and genuine longterm career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements opportunities to engage and support diverse communities across NSW 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.
Join us
Apply online with your resume and cover letter. Applications close Wednesday 14th May 2025 at 11:55PM. Contact Steve Barryon or onfor further details. 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.
The Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) provides corporate services to the Office of the Commission including HR and recruitment services.
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
