Student Planning Officer

1 week ago

Sydney Western Suburbs, Australia NSW Planning Full time

**_Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies._**
- **12-month program with the possibility for extension**:

- **Multiple opportunities, commencing early Feb 2026**:

- **35 hours per week (Mon-Fri)**:

- **Parramatta office location with flexible working arrangements**:

- **Salary is $61,736 per annum + superannuation**

**Are you in your 3rd year of your planning degree and looking for relevant hands-on experience to kick start your career?**

This is a rare opportunity to work alongside some of the country’s most experienced community planners on interesting and diverse projects, in an innovative and challenging team environment. In this role you will have exposure to Growth & Design, Policy and Strategy, as well as a range of Planning Services.

This is a hands-on role where you will undertake program support tasks to contribute to the development and implementation of planning projects, policies, local and regional strategies and plans. This includes preparing and reviewing local environmental plans, carrying out environmental impact and development proposal assessments and participating in field work and site inspections. You will also respond to customer and stakeholder enquiries and provide planning advice to stakeholders.

**About you**

**What you will bring to the role**
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Administration skills (such as Microsoft Word, EXCEL)
- Time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and competing demands
- Teamwork and collaboration skills, with a willingness to contribute to group efforts

**Essential Requirements**
- Must be **currently studying** at university and completing a Planning degree
- A good academic record
- There may be a requirement to travel for regional roles which will require a Class C Driver's Licence.

For more information read the full Role Description

**About us**

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. 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 building 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.

**To Apply**
- Attach your resume (maximum of 4 pages)
- Attach a cover letter (maximum of 1 page)
- Submit your academic results

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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