Disability targeted - Planning Officer Assessments, Housing Delivery Author

at  NSW Planning

TOGETHER WE SHAPE THRIVING COMMUNITIES, PUBLIC SPACES, PLACES AND ECONOMIES.

• Be a key part of the Housing Delivery Authority, recently established to lead a new streamlined State Significant Development pathway to boost housing supply
• Disability targeted opportunity ongoing full-time
• Office location – Parramatta /Newcastle with flexible working supported,
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $112,479.00 to $126,745 + super

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.

THIS IS A TARGETED ROLE UNDER GSE RULE 26 AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY (AS DEFINED IN DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT 1992) ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

No two days are the same! We are looking for Planning Assessment professionals to deliver high quality, efficient and timely operational advice to ensure State significant projects meet all statutory obligations, Government policy requirements, and Government goals. You will contribute to the assessment of the merits of state significant assessments within the benchmark timeframes in a manner to provide greater certainty for applicants and the community whilst not sacrificing the quality of these assessments.
In this interesting and dynamic role, you will be working on a wide range of planning matters. You will be analysing issues to recommend innovative options and solutions. The key to success in this role will be your ability to meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of customer service and managing the interests of our various stakeholders and the community.
Bring your ideas to the table! We also want you to contribute to ongoing improvements to our processes.
For more information read the full Role Description: Planning Officer Assessments

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members and prepare well written reports and other documentation. You will have the ability to translate complex technical information into easy-to-understand material.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant environmental assessment and planning legislation and processes