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• Contribute to Development Assessment policies within DPHI
• Temporary Full-Time Opportunity until June 2028 – potential to extend
• Parramatta with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience ranges from $115,853 - $130,547 + Super

At the heart of the New South Wales (NSW) planning system, the Planning Group takes centre stage. Driven by the NSW Government’s unwavering commitment to tackling the critical housing issue, we provide essential support and strategic guidance.

The Role

The Planning Officer Policy role supports the NSW planning system for State significant projects through amendments to various State Environmental Planning Policies and other relevant planning legislation. It also assists with the ongoing maintenance of operational assessment policies, tools and processes relating to the development assessment process for State significant development and State significant infrastructure. The focus is on providing high quality support and guidance for development assessment teams to help them provide assessment advice that is strong, fair and quick.

You will provide clear and accurate advice and support materials to help ensure best practice in the planning policy and assessment of State significant projects for internal and external stakeholders and conduct research and analysis, including the collation and management of data and information to identify issues and suggest a range of options and solutions to achieve planning program commitments.

The role also helps to drive best practice and innovation to meet Government goals for a more robust and efficient state planning system that achieves strategic infrastructure, economic and growth objectives.

For more information, read the full role description:  Planning Officer DAS

You will bring demonstrated knowledge of relevant planning and environmental legislation and processes.

A tertiary degree qualification or other equivalent qualification and willingness to travel and Class C Driver’s Licence for regional positions (essential).

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) 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 opportunities, and provides workplace adjustments where needed.

Join Us

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

Applications close 11.55pm Wednesday 27 May 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Joina Mathew via joina.mathew@dpie.nsw.gov.au.

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.

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 3, 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.