Technical Coordinator Waste Infrastructure

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure is seeking a Technical Coordinator Waste Infrastructure to support delivery of the Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan in Greater Sydney. You will identify opportunities, assess sites and provide evidence-based insights to inform decisions.

Office located in Parramatta with flexible working options. The role requires an environmental science or planning degree and strong stakeholder engagement, with a commitment to delivering sustainable

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse complex information and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and contribute to informed decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, organise workloads and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with a proactive approach to working across teams and with external stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
• Degree in environmental science, planning or relevant discipline

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the NSW Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan and assess future waste infrastructure opportunities.
• Contribute to sustainable land use outcomes and long-term community benefits across NSW.
• Research sites, coordinate feasibility assessments and provide evidence-based insights for decisions.
• Balance competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes daily.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Environmental science/Planning degree

Job description

Help shape NSW’s sustainable waste infrastructure future.

• Drive smarter land use and circular economy outcomes
• Temporary (Up to Nov 2028) full-time opportunity,
• Office location based in Parramatta with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $102,936 to $113,579 + super
  

In this role you will

Supporting the delivery of the NSW Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan, you'll help identify and assess opportunities for future waste infrastructure across Greater Sydney. Your work will contribute to sustainable land use outcomes and long-term benefits for communities across NSW.

Working alongside specialists and stakeholders, you'll research sites, coordinate feasibility assessments and provide evidence-based insights that support informed decision making. Every day brings a new challenge as you balance competing priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes that make a real difference.

Read the role description for more detail: Technical Coordinator Waste Infrastructure

About you

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse complex information and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and contribute to informed decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, organise workloads and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with a proactive approach to working across teams and with external stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
  
• Degree in environmental science, planning or relevant discipline
  

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 18 Oct 2026 at 11:55pm

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.