We are looking for an experienced Senior Planning Officer to join our client, an NSW State government agency, on a contractual basis. 

• 6month contract opportunity with NSW State Government
• $66.41/ + super 
• Role commencing ASAP
• Offices are based in Parramatta but the team are currently working from home

The Client
Our client is the primary environmental regulator for New South Wales. They partner with businesses, the federal government, and the community on matters related to energy and climate change.

Primary purpose of the role
The Senior Planning Officer undertakes strategic and statutory planning tasks within the Team in the delivery of housing and employment priority growth objectives as outlined in the Greater Sydney Region Plan and to ensure that NSW Government’s priorities are achieved. Delivering innovative and quality place-based outcomes, with a high level of community focus, is a key component of this role.
 
Responsibilities:

• Undertake place-based precinct planning work, leading to place strategies and rezoning proposals for various urban renewal precincts or areas of land release.
• Undertake statutory planning work including progressing planning proposals to implement councils’ strategic planning reforms.
• Prepare project budgets including the procurement and oversight of consultants to ensure project deliverables, deadlines and contract requirements are met, for review by the manager.
• Oversee the preparation of communications plans for responsible projects and undertake and attend community and stakeholder engagement activities and events.
• Provide high quality, accurate and timely advice to the Manager to resolve planning and related infrastructure issues to deliver housing, employment and thriving communities. Prepare planning and public exhibition reports, communications collateral and briefing notes in a timely manner for the approval of the manager.
• Contribute to branch improvement initiatives to develop and maintain systems, policies and processes to enhance team operations.

• MUST HAVE:
• Eligibility work full-time in Australia 
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Previous Relevant experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.