Strategic Senior Advisor, Water Assets & 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

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,