Land Use Planning Officer

Full time, temporary role available up to 30 June 2025.
- Located in Parramatta with flexible work and hybrid options available.
- Clerk Grade 7/8 ($106,025- $117,363) plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Are you passionate about making communities safer and more resilient? Join us as a Land Use Planning Officer and play a key role in shaping land use planning to address disaster risk and enhance community preparedness and recovery.

**About the role**

In this role, you will contribute to the development of the Regional Risk Based Planning Approach (RRBPA) for the Hawkesbury Nepean Valley (HNV). This vital initiative aims to reduce flood risks associated with future developments and will be an integral part of the HNV Disaster Adaptation Plan.

You will engage in a range of responsibilities including:

- Assisting to develop the RRBPA which will craft a comprehensive flood risk reduction strategy that aligns with the Authority’s objectives and supports disaster adaptation.
- Conducting research and disseminating information to support the RRBPA development.
- Providing expert advice and recommendations on various documents and proposals related to flooding and land use planning.
- Providing recommendations on development and planning proposals, ensuring they align with disaster mitigation and management goals.
- This role offers a unique opportunity to influence land use planning and disaster management strategies, ensuring our communities are better prepared for and resilient to natural disasters.

**About you**
- Proven experience in land use planning, preferably with a focus on disaster risk adaptation, mitigation, and recovery.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively.
- A meticulous approach to reviewing documents and proposals to ensure compliance with disaster management objectives.
- Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and contribute to a team-oriented environment.

To be considered for this role applicants need to address the required key knowledge and experience as well as the essential criteria:

- Demonstrated understanding of New South Wales government processes and policy making.
- Experience in interpreting and implementing statutory planning legislation and policy.
- Experience or demonstrated capability to develop ability in natural hazard adaptation.
- Well-developed analytical and research skills.
- Tertiary qualification in public policy, planning, law, ecology, environmental science or other relevant discipline or equivalent expertise.

**About the Agency**
The NSW Reconstruction Authority (the Authority) is a statutory corporation within Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. The Authority will improve how NSW plans for disasters and help communities to recover from them faster.
To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, NGOs, businesses, and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities, and other stakeholders.

**Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The Authority also offers**:

- Flexible working practices
- Contemporary workspaces and technology
- Access to learning and development opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)
- Workforce that values inclusion
- Competitive pay and conditions (including flex-time)
- Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

**How do I apply?**
- Attach a cover letter outlining how you meet the essential requirements and capabilities of this role, as specified in the role description.
- Attach an up-to-date resume detailing your capabilities, skills and experience relevant to the role.

**Applications close Sunday 22nd of September 2024 (11:55pm)**

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Diversity_**:
**A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.