Manager Referral Coordination & Assessment at DCCEEW NSW

, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Statutory Referral Functions, NSW Planning Legislation, Multi-disciplinary Coordination, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Direction, Technical Assessment, Policy Application, Conflict Resolution, Project Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies. * As part of establishing the Development Coordination Authority (DCA), we invite in scope ongoing PO (Professional) Level 3 employees, or temporary employees who have been comparatively assessed as PO (Professional) Level 3, to submit an expression of interest * 1 x Ongoing role * Parramatta location or other NSW office by negotiation * PO ( Professional) Level 3 The Development Coordination Authority (DCA) has been established as part of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure as the authoritative NSW Government source of technical input across the planning system. The Authority brings together a deep, multi-disciplinary capability inside the planning department specialists in natural hazards, environment, heritage, water, transport and other disciplines and delivers it to decision makers to help shape development outcomes across NSW. Joining the DCA presents a unique opportunity to help build and embed a new model for delivering technical input into the planning system, working alongside DCA's specialists to provide coordinated expert advice and decisions that shape housing, infrastructure and sustainable communities across the State. The role This role leads one of four regional teams that deliver DCA's statutory referral functions integrated development, concurrence and consultation for development applications across NSW. Working alongside DCA's technical experts, the team exercises the Authority's core statutory powers and brings complex advice across many disciplines together into pragmatic, coordinated responses. The role sets direction for the team, owns the final position on complex referrals, and builds relationships with councils as one of DCA's principal customers. It involves the critical engagement that shapes how technical advice lands in planning decisions coordinating complex advice across many domains and delivering responses councils can rely on. DCA's four regional RC&A teams align to the Local Planning and Council Support (LPCS) regions: Central, West and South; North, East and Central Coast; Hunter and Northern; and Southern, Western and Macarthur For more information read the attached Role Description:Download File [https://static.pageuppeople.com/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif] Manager Referral Coordination and Assessment [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtqpJ_iBN9tibU_ldZpHBhx-MrnrVCHr5rlbXrXIiOmrqCffC_RyQVbQvYCpY8pSPcRxKd7O0hKVCPHuKkUWeD3k4GmddDfNVZN56RuopMCMWReSjIBnaQxgrLDFLIK2ufNIyWAGf5417-By1EzGMqoQ%7e%7e] What you will bring to the role * Extensive knowledge of the NSW planning, assessment and approval environments including relevant legislation, policy, regulations, standards and codes of practice. * Demonstrated ability leading a team to deliver complex, multi-disciplinary work within statutory timeframes. * Demonstrated ability to coordinate technical advice across multiple disciplines and exercise sound judgement to arrive at a clear, defensible position. * Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with councils, partner agencies and internal teams, managing differing and sometimes competing expectations. What is an essential requirement: * Degree qualification in a related relevant discipline Eligibility * Eligible employees are required to be at-grade or at an equivalent level; and either ongoing public service employees or fixed term employees who have been comparatively assessed at-grade. 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. Please also indicate your preferred regional team in your application ( refer to map attached). Applications close Sunday 31st May 2026 at 11:55pm. Should you require further information about the role please contact Andre Szczepanski, Director Agency Systems and Performance, Andre.Szczepanski@planning.nsw.gov.au. To enhance your account security, PageUp is introducing two-factor authentication (2FA). You can follow the step by step guide here. 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Responsibilities

Lead a regional team in delivering statutory referral functions, including integrated development and consultation for development applications across NSW. Coordinate complex technical advice across multiple disciplines to provide pragmatic, defensible responses for councils.