Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Work on a range of State significant applications and projects that only a career in State Government can offer
• Temporary full time until 30 June 2026
• Parramatta office + flexible arrangements available
• Salary ranges from $134,504 to $143,964 + super + leave loading (P02)

Are you interested in broadening your experience in environmental impact assessment to work on a wide range of projects across NSW? Do you want to help shape innovation in new technologies, sustainable industries, facilitate new projects in the Aerotropolis and meet targets for net zero emissions? We are looking for planning, science, engineering or environmental management professionals.

The Senior Environmental Assessment Officer must deliver high quality, efficient and timely assessment advice to ensure State significant projects meet all statutory obligations and Government goals. The role is responsible for ensuring the environmental management framework for large, complex projects in NSW are best practice to meet Government goals for a more robust and efficient state planning system, that protects and enhances our urban and natural environment.

About the role

Be a key player in major development projects that will shape the future of Sydney and NSW. Our dynamic team is responsible for assessing some of the broadest ranging and interesting development applications in the State.

Projects include developments within the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, hydrogen, clean fuel and industrial projects, data centres, circular economy, net zero emission initiatives, new and high-tech industries, agriculture, aquaculture and new projects in identified Strategic precincts in Regional NSW.

In this role you will

• Deal with projects across metropolitan Sydney, Regional NSW and coastal waters of the State
• Help facilitate innovative industries and new technology projects
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with other key agencies such as the EPA, TfNSW, Sydney Water, Bradfield Development Authority, local Councils and Regional NSW
• Respond to new initiatives in net zero emissions, sustainable technologies and innovation such as in energy production, food growing and waste management
• Assess and provide recommendations on a broad range of projects managed by the team
• Assist with new policy and legislative initiatives relevant to the role.

What you will bring to the role

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members. 
• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations. 
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. 
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with a willingness to contribute to group efforts and support colleagues in achieving objectives as you work collaboratively within the assessment team to deliver State significant projects.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes. 
• The ability to identify, critically analyse and evaluate key issues, recommend innovative options, solutions, practices and processes in the form of written reports, briefings and conditions of consent to enable timely determinations of applications
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant environmental and planning legislation and its practical application.

 Key knowledge and experience

• Proven knowledge of relevant environmental assessment and planning legislation and its practical application, experience in the field of environmental impact assessment stakeholder engagement and project management
• Proven ability to critically analyse and evaluate key issues, recommend innovative options or solutions and communicate this effectively.

Essential requirements

• Degree in environmental science or management, law, engineering, planning or other relevant discipline
• Willingness to travel and (minimum) Class C Driver’s License

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Environmental Assessment Officer

Join us

Apply online with your resume and cover letter.

Applications close Sunday 23 March 2025 at 11:55PM.

For further information please contact the hiring manager Lindsey Blecher via lindsey.blecher@planning.nsw.gov.au

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.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI). 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.

A recruitment 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.

If we can make adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role.