Head of Waste & Circular Infrastructure Planning

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure seeks a Senior Manager Waste & Circular Infrastructure Planning to guide long-term waste infrastructure and circular economy outcomes for NSW.

Based in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements, you will shape strategy, support delivery across government and industry partners, and ensure projects align with community needs and environmental goals.

Qualifications

• Degree in planning or relevant discipline and professional experience.
• Current NSW driver's licence.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape NSW plans for future waste and circular infrastructure.
• Provide expert planning advice and work with industry and government partners.
• Progress projects that support landfill capacity, environmental outcomes and circular economy.
• Guide proponents through planning pathways and manage diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Communication skills

Regulatory navigation

Education

Degree in planning

Relevant discipline

Job description

The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure seeks a Senior Manager Waste & Circular Infrastructure Planning to guide long-term waste infrastructure and circular economy outcomes for NSW.

Based in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements, you will shape strategy, support delivery across government and industry partners, and ensure projects align with community needs and environmental goals.