Senior Strategic Environmental Planning Advisor

HireFirst Pty; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 143,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

9-day fortnight

Parental leave 16 weeks

Fertility leave

Job summary

WaterNSW is seeking an experienced environmental planner to influence planning decisions that protect water quality and catchment health across NSW. You will work on strategic planning proposals, rezonings, and development applications while collaborating with councils and government agencies to balance development with environmental protection.

The role emphasizes cross-disciplinary planning, heritage considerations, and delivering on major infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Land Use or Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or related discipline.
• A NSW Driver Licence is required.
• Experience in statutory, environmental or strategic planning within NSW Government or Local Government is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert planning advice on strategic planning proposals, rezonings, development applications and policy changes that may impact the Sydney Drinking Water Catchment.
• Review and assess planning instruments, growth strategies and development proposals to ensure environmental and water quality risks are appropriately considered and managed.
• Administer the interface with Sydney Water Corporation relating to environmental assessments, access protocols and heritage considerations.
• Support major infrastructure and capital projects, providing environmental planning advice and guidance on planning approvals, environmental assessments and compliance requirements.
• Represent WaterNSW in discussions with councils, state government agencies, developers and consultants, building strong relationships and advocating for sustainable planning outcomes.
• Identify emerging environmental and planning risks, developing innovative solutions that balance development, environmental protection and long-term water security.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Land Use or Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or related discipline

Job description

WaterNSW is seeking an experienced environmental planner to influence planning decisions that protect water quality and catchment health across NSW. You will work on strategic planning proposals, rezonings, and development applications while collaborating with councils and government agencies to balance development with environmental protection.

The role emphasizes cross-disciplinary planning, heritage considerations, and delivering on major infrastructure projects.