Senior Coordinator

Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.

• As part of establishing the Development Coordination Authority (DCA) we invite at grade 9/10 ongoing employees or temporary employees who have been comparatively assessed as Clerk Grade 9/10 to submit an expression of interest
• Shape NSW communities by coordinating expert advice that influences planning outcomes and sustainable development.
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Office location based in Parramatta (if fixed e.g. field based) with flexible working supported
• Clerk Grade 9/10 salary ranges from $129464 to $142665 super

TheDevelopment Coordination Authority (DCA)has been established to strengthen how NSW Government agencies work together within the development assessment system. Acting as a central coordination point for agency advice the Authority will streamline referral processes resolve issues earlier and deliver clearer more consistent input to consent authoritiessupporting faster better-informed planning outcomes across NSW.

Joining the DCA presents a unique opportunity to help shape and embed a new operating model for planning coordination contributing directly to system reform and the delivery of housing infrastructure and sustainable communities across the State.

The role

At the heart of this role is coordinating complex requests for technical advice and turning multiple expert inputs into one clear highquality response. Youll sit at the centre of the processbringing people together spotting issues early managing timelines and acting as the key contact for assessment and rezoning teams navigating timecritical matters.

Youll balance competing priorities smooth crossdiscipline tensions and help resolve contested or highrisk issues all while keeping quality and service standards high. By building strong relationships supporting continuous improvement and mentoring business support staff your work will directly influence better planning outcomes and help shape NSW communities.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Coordinator

What you will bring to the role

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines with strong time management and organisational skills in highvolume environments.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build trusted relationships and align diverse contributors to achieve outcomes.
• Strong problemsolving capability including identifying risks resolving crossdiscipline issues and adapting to evolving and timecritical situations.
• High attention to detail ensuring accuracy consistency and quality across complex written advice and deliverables.

What is an essential requirement:

• Degree qualification in a related relevant discipline or equivalent relevant experience.

Eligibility Eligible employees are required to be at-grade or at an equivalent level; and either ongoing public service employees or fixed term employees who have been comparatively assessed at-grade.

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 high-performing world-class 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 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 at 11:55pm Sunday 24 May 2026.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Tim Archer Program Director

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A talent 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.

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