Planning / Environmental Assessment Officer – PO1B

For Vacancies and creation of Recruitment Pool

• Calling All Planners Seeking a career move in 2018 and beyond!
• The Department of Planning is moving to Parramatta in 2019 to a brand-new building with modern facilities.
• Offering work place flexibility, cultural diversity and career development progression.

Our vision is to enrich lived of people by our work on high quality planning, housing delivery, great design, culture, clean environment, wildlife protection and energy security and the Planning/Assessment Officers assist with the high quality, efficient and timely assessments.

Our Department faces the incredible task of planning and designing projects in a fast paced, rapidly evolving environment across Sydney and Regional NSW. 

Purpose of the role: -

Are you an experienced planner, environmental scientists, engineer, designer, architecture, environmental management or other have a relevant discipline looking to progress your career in a flexible dynamic and rewarding role based in the Geographic heart of City.

If you have experience in:

• Environmental impact assessments, planning proposals, strategic planning, environmental management, system management 
• Evaluate and manage the State’s, high-profile and contentious development applications, (such as Barangaroo, Sydney Metro, Inland rail, cultural events such as Splendour in the Grass) and major planning proposals such as Parramatta CBD and City of Sydney CBD strategies proposals
• Managing key projects, the team and support internal and external stakeholders on a broad range of planning and policy issues
• Assist in resolving complex strategic planning issues across Metropolitan and Regional NSW
• Responsible for coordination and negotiation across state agencies, councils, various other stakeholders and community

Essential requirements:

• Relevant degree in urban planning, environmental scientists, engineering, design, architecture, environmental management or other relevant discipline
• Applied knowledge of relevant environmental assessment and planning legislation and processes
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, negotiation and project management
• Willingness to travel and (minimum) Class C Driver’s Licence

We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate:

• With 4 to 5 years’ experience
• A strong communication and negotiation skills
• The ability to critically analyse and solve problems on assessment related matters.
• Experience working with the major projects assessment system would be beneficial.
• Translate complex technical information into easy to read plain English reports and correspondence.
• Deliver competing assessments in a challenging and dynamic environment
• Manage the different and competing interests of various external agencies, stakeholder and community expectations to maintain the integrity of the Government’s planning program.

This Role will cover (Key Sites & Industry Assessments, Priority Projects & Resources Assessments and Regions Sydney East and West)

To Apply:

Please put forward your Expression of Interest for this position. Click on the APPLY link below:

•    Provide your updated personal information as prompted & complete the online application.

•    Attach your resume & a cover letter that is relevant to the role (maximum of 4 pages)

Recruitment Pool: A recruitment pool may be established for future temporary and ongoing roles with similar focus capabilities. The Recruitment Pool may be available to hiring managers from DPE and other NSW Public Sector agencies over a 12-month period

Planning career information event details:

We would also like to invite you along to attend a free information session. We will showcase members of DPE Planning team, Directors, Senior Planners and Planner will be talk about working at DPE and a member of the Human resources team will be available to discuss how to make an application.

Please copy the link and paste to a browser: http://bit.ly/workwithDPE  or
get in touch with events@planning.nsw.gov.au  with any questions.

Date & Time:

Wednesday 15th August 2018         Time: 6:00pm for 7:30pm  OR

Wednesday 29th August 2018         Time: 6:00pm for 7:30pm

Location: Mantra Hotel, Cnr. Parks Street, Valentine Avenue Parramatta 2150

The venue is a four-minute walk from Parramatta train station or on-site Parking is available at a reduced rate.  Parking available and close to Public transport.

Light refreshments and a snack will be served on the night, on-site Parking is available at a reduced rate*

Contact: For further information please contact Meera Panicker on 02 8275 1809 or via email Email: meera.panicker@planning.nsw.gov.au

• 0184-RD-Environmental Assessment Officer-PO1B.pdf
• 0212-RD-Planning Officer (KSIA)-PO1B.pdf