Are you ready to help us keep people in jobs, the economy moving, add public value to state significant projects and build a world-class planning system? Join a daring, collaborative and creative team leading the way to deliver balanced environmental, social and economic outcomes for major Industry, Resources, Transport and other Infrastructure projects.

• Multiple roles available across Industry, Resource, Transport and other Infrastructure Assessments teams
• 12-24 month assignments with potential to extend
• $118,507pa - $126,843pa, plus superannuation
• Located in a prestigious new building in Parramatta CBD

About the role

Join our Planning and Assessment team as a Senior Planning Officer or Senior Environmental Assessment Officer and help us plan and deliver homes, jobs, major projects, new infrastructure and a healthy environment.

It's a truly exciting time to join the Department. We're backing the state's post-pandemic recovery with world-class reforms and initiatives to keep people in jobs, the economy moving and build a public space legacy for generations to come.

In the last five months alone we have accelerated the determination of 90 projects, creating opportunities for up to 50,000 jobs, $25 billion of investment, 25,000 homes and 400 hectares of open space, parks and land for environmental conservation.

Here’s a taste of what you’ll be doing:

• Managing state significant applications through all stages of the development process
• Working with other government agencies to accelerate outcomes and determinations
• Assessing state significant projects and providing high quality reports on behalf of the Department
• Critically analysing key issues, recommending solutions
• Providing timely responses to customer enquiries
• Engaging with business, industry and communities
• Assisting in the development of policy to improve assessment processes
• Producing well written briefing notes on a range of planning matters

To find out more about the position, check out the role descriptions below:

Senior Planning Officer

Senior Environmental Assessment Officer

About you

• Knowledge and experience in development/environmental impact assessments
• A collaborative and holistic approach, ability to jump in at any stage of the project
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast past working environment, juggling multiple priorities
• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Engineering, Law, Planning or related degrees
• Knowledge of and experience in assessing the impacts of a wide range of issues, including noise and vibration, air quality, contamination, visual, urban design, water quality and traffic

We welcome applications from those who enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic and varied environment.

Agency overview

Our vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We focus on some of the biggest issues facing our state. We deliver sustainable water resource and environment management, secure our energy supply, oversee our planning system, maximise community benefit from government land and property, and create the conditions for a prosperous state. 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 seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.

How to apply

Applicants must address their suitability for the role by supplying an updated copy of their resume as well as a cover letter (no more than 1 – 2 pages) outlining how the meet the key requirements of this role.

Applications Close: Wednesday 16^th September 2020

Should you require any further information about the role please contact Lisa Craig, Talent Acquisition on lisa.craig@dpie.nsw.gov.au

Good to know

A Recruitment Pool may be established for future roles with similar focus capabilities. The Recruitment Pool may be available to hiring managers from Planning and Environment Cluster and other NSW Public Sector agencies over an 18-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.