Senior Planning & Rezoning Lead

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 143,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW in Parramatta, NSW, is seeking a Senior Planning Officer to lead complex rezoning projects, client negotiations and stakeholder engagement. You will oversee studies, coordinate public exhibitions, and ensure alignment with statutory obligations and government policy.

The role requires strong planning, communication and management skills, with experience guiding consultants and coordinating across agencies.

Qualifications

• Degree in urban and regional planning or other relevant discipline.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and project management.
• Ability to coordinate technical consultants and manage complex planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex planning projects from inception through finalisation, coordinating technical studies and multi-agency engagement.
• Lead public exhibitions and resolve planning and infrastructure issues with senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate and integrate advice from consultants across disciplines into project outcomes.
• Provide clear, practical guidance to senior leaders on infrastructure and development matters.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Degree in urban and regional planning

Job description

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW in Parramatta, NSW, is seeking a Senior Planning Officer to lead complex rezoning projects, client negotiations and stakeholder engagement. You will oversee studies, coordinate public exhibitions, and ensure alignment with statutory obligations and government policy.

The role requires strong planning, communication and management skills, with experience guiding consultants and coordinating across agencies.