Senior Planning Officer

• Temporary role up to June 2028
• Location: Preferred office location is Parkes, Moree, Snowy Mountains and Wagga Wagga. Accepting applications from all of regional NSW.  
• Clerk grade 9/10 – Salary from $125,693.00 pa plus super and leave loading.

About the role

In your new role the Senior Planning Officer you will guide proponents through a streamlined planning framework from project inception through to operation to facilitate economic growth and job creation across regional communities. This role presents an opportunity to take an innovative approach to statutory planning through the development and implementation of an outcome focussed merit-based planning process across the Special Activation Precinct program.

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Key Accountabilities

• Implement and support the delivery of planning work programs in accordance with the Corporation’s objectives.
• Review and advise on proposals and infrastructure projects in Special Activation Precincts to enable the issue of streamlined planning approvals.
• Identify, analyse and evaluate key issues, recommend innovative options, solutions, practices and processes to enable timely responses to customer enquiries.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of systems and ongoing improvements to increase team efficiency and effectiveness and customer experience.
• Assist in the development of strategic planning policy (delivery plans) and implementation to facilitate effective fast track planning processes in Special Activation Precincts.
• Develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships to improve program, service delivery and to contribute to achieving team outcomes.

About You

A driven individual that takes an outcome focussed approach to statutory planning. Your well-developed communication skills allow you to coordinate the needs of multiple stakeholders while delivering on program aspirations within tight timeframes. To be successful in this role you will have: 

• Knowledge of relevant planning legislation and its practical application
• Experience in the field of environmental impact assessment, development applications and/or preparation of review of environmental factors
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and project management

About Us

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

  The department brings together:

• Local Land Services
• NSW Resources
• Agriculture and Biosecurity
• Fisheries and Forestry
• Regional Development and Delivery.

With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Applying for the role

Apply online by submitting a current resume and brief cover letter (max 2 pages) that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

For more information about the role, please click here to view the role description

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Crystal Atkinson at crystal.atkinson@rgdc.nsw.gov.au or 0455 558 733

Closing Date: Sunday 16 March 2025, 11:55pm

Additional information:

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. The successful applicant in this role will be required to undergo reference checks, National Police Check and Bankruptcy Check.  

Why work for Us?

We work hard every day to support and grow thriving communities across regional NSW that will have a positive impact on generations to come. Our goal is always to be a trusted local partner and problem-solver working deeply in community. 

As part of our team, you will be able to: 

• Deliver with impact. You are empowered and trusted to create impact through exposure to cutting edge projects and research, career defining opportunities, and get to be part of a team creating sustainable solutions that will leave a legacy. 
• Connect to what matters. We are all about forming deep community relationships, fostering our passionate and connected teams. It is central to our work to support a true sense of belonging across the team. 
• Live your way. From bringing your whole self to work, through to designing flexibility, that fits you and the team, at DPIRD you will be able to find the balance that works for you. 

We are a young agency, but with that has come a personality that is dedicated, passionate, proactive, influential, and informed. We’re all about ‘having a crack’.