Environmental Assessment Officer

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Be at the forefront of the renewable energy transition for NSW
• Work on State significant energy projects, such as solar farms, big batteries, wind farms, pumped hydro and transmission lines
• Ongoing and Temporary full time positions
• Parramatta office + flexible arrangements available
• Salary ranges from $115,853 to $130,547 + super

Are you an environmental or renewable energy professional, developer, consultant, planner, scientist, or engineer who is looking to progress your career in a dynamic and rewarding role in the renewable energy sector?

Our Energy Assessments team within the NSW Planning group are seeking to appoint Environmental Assessment Officers to contribute to the NSW Government's assessment and regulation of high-profile projects across the renewable energy sector. This dynamic team works on large scale wind farms, solar farms, transmission lines, pumped hydro and batteries (BESS) across NSW.

About the role

Development assessment is exciting, challenging and fulfilling. We are looking for planning assessment professionals who can deliver high quality, efficient and timely assessment advice to ensure State significant projects meet all statutory obligations, Government policy requirements, and Government goals.

As an Environmental Assessment Officer, you will assess the merits of a range of State significant energy projects in line with best practice frameworks and benchmark assessment outcome turnaround times and produce high quality work on a wide range of planning matters, including the preparation of well written, accurate and timely reports and effective conditions of consent.

What you will bring to the role

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members and prepare high quality reports and other documentation. You will have the ability to translate complex technical information into easy to understand material.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations.
• Effective stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant environmental assessment and planning legislation and processes.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, negotiation and project management.

Essential requirements

• Degree in environmental science or management, planning, engineering or other relevant discipline
• Willingness to travel and (minimum) Class C Driver's License

For more information read the full Role Description: Environmental Assessment Officer

Join us

Apply online with your resume and cover letter. Applications close Friday 5 September 2025 at 11:55PM.

For further information please contact the hiring manager Nicole Brewervia nicole.brewer@planning.nsw.gov.au

What's in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure(DPHI). 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.

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.

If we can make adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role