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)

The Senior Planning Officer Transport Advisory provides policy, planning and operational advice and assists with the high quality, efficient and timely assessment of the merits of State significant projects to meet all statutory obligations, Government policy requirements, and Government goals for a more robust and efficient state planning system that achieves strategic infrastructure, economic and growth objectives.

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 the merits of complex State significant projects in line with best practice frameworks and benchmark assessment outcome turnaround times.

You will provide technical support to transport planning and analysis, assist with the management of technical advisors, and coordinate with project partners and stakeholders such as Transport for NSW and councils to identify and resolve integrated land use and transport issues.

You will be supporting the team’s role in contributing to State Significant Rezoning Program and State Significant Development Applications. Examples of current projects include State-led rezonings at West Schofields, Marsden Park North, and State-assessed rezonings for Leppington Town Centre, Moore Point and Western Sydney Lakes.

Key knowledge and experience

• Proven knowledge of relevant planning legislation, transport planning guidelines and its practical application
• Proven experience in the field of land use and transport planning, transport impact assessment or similar
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and project management

Essential requirements

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

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Planning Officer Transport Advisory

Join us

Apply online with your resume and cover letter.

Applications close Tuesday 25 March 2025 at 11:55PM.

For further information please contact the hiring manager James Li via james.j.li@dpie.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.