Policy Officer

6 days ago

Sydney Western Suburbs, Australia NSW Planning Full time

**_Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies._**
- **Develop and inform policy outcomes with Planning**:

- **Temporary full-time opportunity to June 2028**:

- **Parramatta office location/flexible supported**:

- **Salary relative to experience, ranging from $112,479 to $126,745 + super**

At the heart of the New South Wales (NSW) planning system, the Planning Group takes centre stage. Driven by the NSW Government’s unwavering commitment to tackle the critical housing issue, we provide essential support and strategic guidance. Our mission? To unravel the complexities of housing challenges for the people of NSW.

**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 prioritize 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.

**The role**

The **Planning Policy Officer** develops, delivers and evaluates planning and policy projects with the support of managers. This includes the facilitation of policy initiatives and reforms that contribute to the Department’s planned outcomes and broader Government planning system objectives.

You will play a crucial role in shaping land use planning policies that addresses strategic conservation for better biodiversity outcomes. This involves conducting research, analysing policy impacts, and preparing reports to inform policy development. Collaborating with various stakeholders will be key to ensuring that the policies you help develop are effective and well-supported.

For more information, read the full Role Description: Planning Policy Officer

**What you will bring to the role**
- Proven ability to conduct in-depth research and analysis to support policy and program development.
- Excellent communication skills to translate complex information into clear and actionable policy recommendations.
- Demonstrated understanding of NSW government processes and policy making
- Proficiency in tools for spatial data analysis, automation, and visualisation.

**What is an essential requirement**
- Tertiary qualification in public policy, planning, law, economics, ecology, geographical information systems or other relevant discipline or equivalent experience.

**About us**

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) creates vibrant, productive spaces and precincts, manages lands, assets and property effectively, and delivers 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.

**Join us**

**Applications close 11.55pm on Tuesday 25 February 2025.**

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.

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