Statutory Planner

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Temporary, Full Time – Up to end of February 2028
• Location Parramatta with flexible work arrangements.
• A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill anticipated vacancies over the next 18 months.
• Competitive remuneration ranging from $113,574 to $125,720 plus super & annual leave loading.

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a skilled statutory planning professional to provide expert advice and support statutory planning outcomes, ensuring informed infrastructure decisions comply with relevant obligations and legislation.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in providing specialist statutory planning advice to contribute to the successful delivery of school infrastructure projects that are aligned with planning legislation and departmental policies. Responsibilities include reviewing planning processes and legislative changes impacting school infrastructure proposals, preparing evidence-based briefs and responses, and collaborating with stakeholders to foster positive relationships and ensure effective planning, design and delivery of school infrastructure across NSW.

The successful candidate will also participate in projects that promote cultural awareness, manage competing priorities to meet deadlines and effectively communicate complex technical information in accessible formats while staying current with best practice standards.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• Proven experience in statutory planning.
• Skilled at communicating intricate technical concepts to a variety of stakeholders while staying updated on changing legislation.
• Processes a strategic approach combined with strong, solution-oriented problem- solving abilities.
• Excels in providing high-quality, evidence-based recommendations to ensure adherence to legislative requirements.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Urban/Regional Planning and/or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements.
• 35 hours working week.
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays and leave conditions.
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth.

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now'.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date: Thursday 16 October at 11:59pm.

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We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.