Senior Planning Officer EOI

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• Internal EOI Senior Planning Officer with the Regional Strategic Planning branch in PLUSHI Division
• Temporary until 26 September 2026
• Newcastle office location (3 days p/w onsite) flexible working arrangements supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $138539 to $148283 super

The role

The Senior Planning Officer manages and coordinates the development implementation and evaluation of strategic planning and policy projects to achieve project outcomes and support the achievement of organisational objectives.

You will manage and oversee all aspects of strategic planning and policy projects development and implementation for a range of strategic planning projects including developing project plans coordinating resources managing budgets meeting reporting requirements and supporting planning related activities to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time on budget to quality standards and within agreed scope

For more information read the full Role Description:Senior Planning Officer

You will bring knowledge and experience in strategic land-use or infrastructure planning policy development property development or infrastructure projects statutory requirements risk management and strategic land use and infrastructure planning and policy and knowledge of Government operations and regulations pertaining to planning functions

A degree qualification in urban planning economics project management and equivalent relevant industry experience is essential.

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.

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 on Sunday 7 December 2025.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Amy Blakely via.

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