Planning Officers & Environmental Assessment Officers PO1A
	NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment

• Grade / Classification: Planning Officer (Professional) 1A
• Remuneration: Commencing salary of $73,396 pa, plus superannuation and annual leave loading
• Employment Status: Full Time hours – Temporary for up to 24 months, with the possibility of extension and/or conversion to ongoing after the initial 12 months
• Location: Parramatta

• Do you want to utilise your passion and drive to launch your career as an urban planner or environmental assessment officer?
• Do you want to build a solid foundation for your career, with opportunities to work within strategic and statutory planning, policy planning, development assessments, post approvals and compliance?
• Do you want to gain firsthand experience in the assessment of some of the State’s most interesting and diverse State significant projects, working closely with a range of key proponents and stakeholders?

Join our 1A Rotational Program, providing you with varied experience and opportunities in three different branches within the Planning and Assessment division!

The Opportunity & Role

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Planning Officer and Environmental Assessment Officer (PO1A) rotation program. The Planning and Assessment division has multiple teams which each specialise in their area, with each offering the unique opportunity to upskill and build a solid foundation across planning and environmental assessments. This is the opportunity to learn and play a key role in supporting significant state government initiatives and projects.

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to assist with the high quality, efficient and timely assessment of the planning merits of State significant projects to meet all statutory obligations, Government policy requirements and Government goals. In doing so, you’ll contribute to a robust and efficient state planning system that achieves strategic infrastructure, economic and growth objectives and achieve important outcomes for the people of NSW.

Ideally you will have a minimum of 12 months experience within the planning, science, biodiversity or environmental industry, an enthusiastic can-do attitude and a high attention to detail.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in planning, environmental science or management, engineering or other relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of relevant environmental and planning legislation and processes
• Willingness to travel and (minimum) Class C Driver’s Licence

For more information on these roles, please view:

Planning Officer 1A Role Description
Environmental Assessment Officer Role Description

Agency Overview

The Planning, Industry and Environment Cluster brings together the functions from the former Planning & Environment and Industry Clusters.

The new Cluster will drive for greater levels of integration and efficiency across key areas such as long-term planning, precincts, housing, property, infrastructure priorities, open space, the environment, our natural resources – land, water, mining – energy, and growing our industries. In particular, there will be a redoubling of emphasis on regional NSW.

To Apply:  

• Complete all the questions in the online application.
• Attach your resume (mandatory - maximum of 5 pages) and a cover letter (optional - maximum of 1 page).

Good to know:

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 DPIE and other NSW Public Sector agencies over a 12-month period.  

Our Commitment to Diversity and Flexibility:

The Planning, Industry and Environment Cluster strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and those with disability.

We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where and when possible.

Applications Closes on: Wednesday, 7^th July 2021.

If you have any enquiries regarding the opportunity, please contact Teresa Gizzi at Teresa.Gizzi@planning.nsw.gov.au

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• Planning+Officer+(Regions)+PO1A+DPIE.pdf
• Environmental+Assessment+Officer+PO1A+DPIE.pdf