Senior Advisor Water Assets and Infrastructure

Planning; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) seeks a Senior Advisor Water Assets and Infrastructure to shape sustainable water infrastructure decisions for NSW. You will provide expert advice on major development applications, SSD/SSI projects and rezoning proposals, translating complex data into actionable guidance for diverse stakeholders.

Working within a collaborative, high-performing team, you will engage with government agencies and industry partners to influence water,

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in a related discipline or equivalent experience (e.g., BE Civil/Water or Urban Planning).
• Experience in water assets and infrastructure planning, assessment or advisory services.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into practical recommendations for multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Shaping sustainable development outcomes across NSW through expert water assets and infrastructure advice on major development applications, SSD/SSI projects and rezoning proposals.
• Undertake complex technical assessments, engage with key stakeholders and influence planning decisions.
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, government agencies and industry partners to deliver practical, sustainable infrastructure solutions.
• Contribute to delivery of innovative infrastructure solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Water assets planning

Technical assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

NSW planning environment knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Water) or Urban Planning

Job description

Lead complex water infrastructure assessments that make a real impact on communities across NSW.

• Make a tangible impact on the future of NSW communities through strategic water infrastructure planning and assessment.
• Join a collaborative team where your technical expertise will influence major planning decisions and sustainable infrastructure outcomes.
• On-going, full-time opportunity (35 hours per week)
• Parramatta or other NSW DPHI office location by negotiation with flexible working arrangement supported.
• Clerk Grade 9/10 ($133,348- $146,945)

In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping sustainable development outcomes across NSW by providing expert water assets and infrastructure advice on major development applications, State Significant Development projects and rezoning proposals.

Working within a collaborative and high-performing team, you'll undertake complex technical assessments, engage with key stakeholders and influence planning decisions that support growing communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise to high-profile projects while contributing to the delivery of practical, innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Read the role description for more detail: Senior Advisor Water Assets and Infrastructure

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience in water assets and infrastructure, including water, wastewater and/or stormwater planning, assessment or advisory services.
• Can undertake complex technical assessments and translate technical information into clear, practical recommendations for a range of stakeholders.
• Brings strong knowledge of the NSW planning and development assessment environment, including relevant legislation, policies and standards.
• Has experience reviewing infrastructure strategies, technical reports, modelling outputs and risk assessments to support informed decision-making.
• Is a confident communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement and technical writing skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities while maintaining quality outcomes and attention to detail.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and building productive relationships with government agencies, industry partners and internal stakeholders.

Why Us?

The Development Coordination Authority (DCA) plays a critical role in supporting sustainable growth across NSW by providing specialist advice that helps shape complex development and infrastructure outcomes. As a Senior Advisor, Water Assets and Infrastructure , you'll be at the forefront of this work, providing expert technical advice on major development applications, State Significant Development (SSD) and State Significant Infrastructure (SSI) projects, as well as State-led rezoning proposals. This is an opportunity to work on projects that have a genuine impact on how communities grow and thrive. You'll collaborate with planners, engineers, government agencies and industry stakeholders to influence key decisions on water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, ensuring development outcomes are practical, sustainable and fit for the future.

Essential requirements

• Degree qualification in a related relevant discipline or equivalent relevant experience e.g., Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Water) or Urban Planning.

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.

Applications close 11.55pm 12 th November 2026. For more information contact, Director Water Advisory, Chris Salkovic, [e-mail] 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. 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 Role Description