Senior Program Officer Planning Services

Parramatta - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 134421 - 148239

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working to the protect the states environment and heritage.

Internal expression of interest
Temporary full-time opportunity to April 2026with possibility of extending
All DCCEEW office locations will be considered with hybrid working supported
Salary relative to experience and ranges from $134421.00 to $148239.00 super

Join our Sustainable Planning and Strategy team in the Conservation Planning and Offsets Divisionat DCCEEW.

Are you ready to drive projects and programs that shape the future of environmental planning in NSW Were looking for someone who fosters a culture of collaboration and is ready to tackle emerging challenges that require deep knowledge of NSW planning framework and environmental policy.

We are a welcoming supportive and geographically dispersed team that delivers biodiversity planning and assessment operational policy and guidance. We work closely with stakeholders to achieve consistent strategic approaches to sustainable planning outcomes.

As a Senior Program Officer youll:

Develop and implement operational policy and guidance related to environmental planning to improve conservation outcomes
Manage programs that deliver successful planning and conservation outcomes
Contribute to organisational input into land use planning matters
Provide strategic advice on complex statutory and environmental policy
Interpret legislative reforms and drive implementation of required changes
Detect and navigate emerging challenges and deliver creative practical solutions
Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal teams to achieve shared goals strategic outcomes and consistency across the department
Build strong partnerships with local and state government industry and community stakeholders to enhance collaboration cooperation and negotiation.

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

To Apply

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 Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Angie Radford via or on

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSWWorking to the protect the states environment and heritage.Internal expression of interestTemporary full-time opportunity to April 2026with possibility of extendingAll DCCEEW office locations will be considered with hybrid working supportedSalary rel...