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• Leverage your analytical expertise in interpreting infrastructure contributions plans, infrastructure delivery reports, quantity surveying reports and benchmarking infrastructure costs and directly influence strategic decisions that impact urban growth and public investment.
• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity,
• Office location based in Parramatta 2- 3 days per week with flexible working supported

• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $115,853 to $130,547 + super

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

In this role, you’ll be diving into the nuts and bolts of infrastructure contributions—reviewing cost estimates, interpreting quantity surveying reports, and benchmarking development costs to help shape smarter, evidence-based planning policies.

You’ll also be hands-on with creating guidance materials, tracking project data, and supporting public consultation efforts to make sure policies are transparent and grounded in real-world insights.

It’s a fast-paced environment where juggling priorities is part of the job, and accuracy really matters—especially when your analysis feeds into decisions that affect funding and delivery outcomes. You’ll need to navigate complex planning frameworks, coordinate executive documents, and communicate clearly with stakeholders, all while keeping a sharp eye on detail and staying responsive to shifting demands.

For more information read the full Role Description: Planning Officer

What you will bring to the

• Strong analytical skills to interpret infrastructure contributions plans, infrastructure delivery reports, quantity surveying reports and benchmark infrastructure costs, ensuring policy decisions are grounded in solid evidence.
• Proven ability to develop clear, practical guidance materials and templates that support consistent infrastructure contributions planning across diverse projects.
• Familiarity with planning and environmental legislation, enabling confident navigation of complex policy frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Detail-oriented approach to managing project tracking systems and documentation, ensuring accuracy in reporting and executive decision-making.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and public consultation, with a clear communication style that makes complex planning information accessible and transparent.

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary degree qualification or other equivalent qualification ideally in fields such Urban/Town Planning, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Thursday 23 October 2025 (11:55PM)

Should you require further information about the role please contact Gavin Horobin on Gavin.Horobin@planning.nsw.gov.au

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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.

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. 

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 talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.