Senior Coordinator

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure seeks a Senior Coordinator DAS to connect technical expertise with planning decisions that shape communities across NSW. You will coordinate responses, manage priorities, and provide guidance to keep rezoning and development projects moving forward.

You will lead collaboration across multiple disciplines, delivering clear, coordinated advice and strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills with ability to build trusted relationships across diverse groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication to present clear advice and coordinate complex information.
• Proven problem-solving skills to navigate priorities, identify risks and develop practical solutions.
• High-level organisation and time management to handle multiple requests and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate high-quality planning responses across disciplines to support effective service delivery.
• Build relationships with technical experts and stakeholders to deliver coordinated advice for NSW communities.

Skills

Stakeholder Eng

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Related discipline degree

Job description

Shape better planning outcomes through collaboration and expert coordination

• Play a central role connecting technical expertise and planning decisions that help shape thriving communities across NSW.
• 1 x Permanent full-time role and 1x temporary role until December 2027
• Parramatta based location with hybrid working available
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $133,348 to $146,945 + super
  

In this role you will

In this role, you'll be at the centre of complex planning and development decisions, bringing together technical experts and stakeholders to deliver clear, coordinated advice that supports better outcomes for communities across NSW. You'll build strong relationships, manage competing priorities and help ensure critical assessment and rezoning projects keep moving forward.

Working across multiple disciplines, you'll coordinate high-quality responses, resolve challenges, identify opportunities for improvement and provide guidance to support effective service delivery. This is an opportunity to influence outcomes, strengthen collaboration and help shape the places where people live, work and connect

Read the role description for more detail: Senior Coordinator DAS

About you

• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build trusted relationships and achieve shared outcomes across diverse groups.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present clear advice and coordinate complex information.
• Proven problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate competing priorities, identify risks and support practical solutions.
• High-level organisation and time management skills, enabling you to manage multiple requests, maintain quality and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
  
• Degree qualification in a related relevant discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
  

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: Sunday 8 November 2026 at 11.55pm.

For more information about the role, please contact Adrien Lalchere, [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.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career Pathways team for a yarn.

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 [e-mail] or [phone] - 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.