Senior Policy Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary opportunities until 30 April

Talent Pool creation

Parramatta office location negotiable

Job summary

The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Policy Officer to drive complex planning reform, provide policy advice, and help prepare high‑quality reports to improve planning assessment processes for communities, industry and government.

Based in Parramatta (office location negotiable) with flexible working, you’ll engage diverse stakeholders, apply strong policy, planning and project management skills, and bring a degree in planning or a related discipline.

Qualifications

• Degree in planning or related discipline is essential.
• Experience in planning policy and project management.
• Ability to engage diverse stakeholders and prepare policy reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide policy advice on planning reform initiatives.
• Assist in preparing high-quality reports and develop solutions to improve planning assessment processes.
• Deliver better outcomes for NSW communities, industry and government.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Degree in planning or related discipline

Job description

Shape your world in a place where purpose and opportunity come together

• Bring your policy skills and shape your world through meaningful work
• 2 x Temporary opportunities until 30 April 2027 + creation of Talent Pool
• Parramatta NSW office location negotiable with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $142,695 to $152,731 + super
  

Are you passionate about shaping the future of communities and helping deliver sustainable growth across New South Wales? Join the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the NSW planning system.

As a Senior Policy Officer within the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, you will work on complex and high-profile planning reform initiatives that support a more efficient, transparent and effective planning framework. Working within the Planning Systems Reform team, you will provide policy advice, assist in preparing high-quality reports, and help develop solutions that improve planning assessment processes and deliver better outcomes for communities, industry and government.

The role offers exposure to a diverse range of stakeholders across government, industry and the community, providing opportunities to strengthen your policy, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and project management skills. With a varied workload and learning how to navigate new challenges, you'll continue to grow your career while contributing to meaningful and rewarding outcomes for NSW.

Bring your experience in planning policy and project management skills and a keen desire for learning how to tackle complex planning problems. A degree in planning, environmental management, engineering or a related discipline is essential.

Read the role description for more detail: Senior Policy Officer

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.

For more information about the role, please contact Emily McNeill via [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.