Planning Officer

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure Full time
Overview

Planning Officer – Local Planning & Council Support

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) in NSW is seeking a Planning Officer to support strategic planning and policy initiatives, working with local government and other agencies to deliver land rezonings across NSW. You will contribute to housing delivery, economic development and infrastructure planning to help make NSW communities more resilient and liveable.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct research and analysis to inform strategic planning and policy recommendations.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of planning policies, strategies and statutory rezoning projects.
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies and community groups, to achieve planning objectives.
  • Support infrastructure coordination and land use planning to enable sustainable development.
  • Provide input into policy reviews to improve planning frameworks and processes.
  • Brief planning panels on rezoning projects.

Note: This role focuses on the North and East of Greater Sydney and the Central Coast.

What You Will Bring

You will bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate data and inform decision-making, excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities, and experience in policy development, strategic planning or land use planning. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant planning and environmental legislation and processes is required.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of relevant planning and environmental legislation and processes
  • Tertiary degree qualification or equivalent
  • Willingness to travel and Class C Driver's Licence for regional positions
What's in It for Me?

We offer a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and long-term career support. Flexible work arrangements, diverse assignments, and a focus on work/life balance and wellbeing. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and empowered to succeed.

About Us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW by creating vibrant spaces, managing lands and assets, and delivering affordable and diverse housing. We are a high-performing public service that values diversity and supports Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace; we support flexible working, job share where possible and provide workplace adjustments as needed. A recruitment 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.

Join Us

If you are excited by the information above, please apply with your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. For further information about the role, contact Kelly McKellar at

Eligibility: Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working visa for the duration of the appointment.

We encourage applications from people with disability. Contact the Talent Team via for adjustments during the recruitment process.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.


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