Planning Officer Urban Development Program

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW; City of Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 119,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW – Parramatta NSW is seeking a Planning Officer within the Urban Development Program to help unlock housing supply through planning and infrastructure solutions. You will analyse data, engage with state agencies, councils and industry, and prepare reports to support decision making.

This temporary full-time role offers flexible working options, with a salary range of $119,329 to $134,463 plus super, and is based in Parramatta, NSW.

Qualifications

• Research planning and infrastructure issues & provide independent advice.
• Build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Apply working knowledge of the NSW planning system to improve processes and systems.
• Clear written and verbal communication for reports, briefs and decisions.
• Strong organisation, ability to manage priorities, escalate issues and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Urban Development Program to coordinate land use planning and infrastructure delivery.
• Tackle complex planning challenges through research, data analysis and stakeholder engagement to inform decisions.
• Support delivery of housing and infrastructure across NSW and shape outcomes for communities.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Degree in town planning

Degree in environmental management

Degree in economics

Degree in project management

Degree in property

Related field degree

Job description

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW – Parramatta NSW

Shape housing growth that transforms communities across NSW

• Help unlock housing supply through planning and infrastructure solutions
• Temporary (Up to Nov 2027) full-time opportunity,
• Office location based in Parramatta with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $119,329 to $134,463 + super

In this role you will

Join a team helping shape the future of housing and infrastructure across Greater Sydney. You'll support the Urban Development Program to understand key housing supply issues and work with state agencies, councils and industry to better coordinate land use planning and infrastructure delivery.

In this role you'll tackle complex planning and infrastructure challenges through research, data analysis and stakeholder engagement to support effective decision making. Your work will support the delivery of housing and infrastructure to shape better outcomes for the communities of NSW.

Read the role description for more detail: Planning Officer Urban Development Program

About you

• Demonstrated ability to research planning and infrastructure issues, analyse data and independently provide advice and recommendations to support delivery of team priorities.
• Capacity to build productive relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including state agencies, councils and industry.
• Apply working knowledge of the NSW planning system and professional experience to identify and implement business process and system improvements.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing reports, correspondence, and briefing materials to inform decision making.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, **escalate** issues, meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Degree in town planning, environmental management, economics, project management, property or a related field.

About us

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure(DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you’ll help shape lives and communities across NSW while growing your own career, supported by flexible work options, impactful projects and a collaborative, diverse team. As a high-performing and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve, we value your lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we are committed to helping you thrive through flexible arrangements, workplace adjustments and a culture where everyone feels supported, connected and belongs.

A talent 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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We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via ***************@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637*** - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.