Waste & Circular Infrastructure Planning Lead

the original; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) is seeking a Senior Manager Waste and Circular Infrastructure Planning in Parramatta, NSW. This temporary, full-time role offers flexible working arrangements and a Parramatta-based office, with a salary range of AU$154,231 to AU$178,369 plus super.

You will guide NSW's future waste infrastructure planning, engage with government and industry partners, and drive projects that balance environmental outcomes with community needs while

Qualifications

• Degree in planning or relevant discipline and professional experience.
• Experience engaging with government agencies and industry partners is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert planning advice for waste and circular infrastructure.
• Manage diverse stakeholder relationships and guide planning pathways.
• Support long-term landfill capacity planning and transitions to circular economy.
• Deliver practical solutions balancing community needs and environmental outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Communication

Regulatory navigation

Education

Planning degree

Job description

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) is seeking a Senior Manager Waste and Circular Infrastructure Planning in Parramatta, NSW. This temporary, full-time role offers flexible working arrangements and a Parramatta-based office, with a salary range of AU$154,231 to AU$178,369 plus super.

You will guide NSW's future waste infrastructure planning, engage with government and industry partners, and drive projects that balance environmental outcomes with community needs while