Planning Officer

• Drive impactful land use planning initiatives in a fast-paced, strategic setting
• Ongoing full-time opportunity + creation of Talent Pool
• Parramatta office location with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $115,853 base to $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 Planning Land Use Strategy, Housing and Infrastructure (PLUSHI) teams are the driving force behind the Department's strategic planning, policy, rezoning, and infrastructure projects, all aimed at making New South Wales a better place to live.

We take pride in our comprehensive approach to planning and development, with our teams actively managing the housing and employment land supply pipeline through strategic planning, policy development, state-led statutory rezonings, and infrastructure planning.

PLUSHI’s work includes significant projects like housing policy reform, regional strategic plans, economic and social policy development, State Significant Rezoning Policy (SSRP), Transport Oriented Development (TOD), and the Urban Development Program (UDP), which help monitor and coordinate housing development, land supply, and infrastructure delivery.

As a Planning Officer in the Local Planning and Council Support branch within PLUSHI, you will play a crucial role in delivering strategic planning and policy initiatives that shape the future of NSW communities. You will work closely with local government and other government agencies to deliver land rezonings across NSW. You will contribute to housing delivery, economic development, and infrastructure planning to ensure a resilient and liveable NSW.  

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a range of planning matters with a focus on inner Sydney councils. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting research and analysis to inform strategic planning and policy recommendations.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of planning policies, strategies, and statutory rezoning projects.
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies and community groups, to achieve planning objectives.
• Supporting infrastructure coordination and land use planning to enable sustainable development.
• Providing input into policy reviews to improve planning frameworks and processes.

For more information about this position, read the full Role Description:  Planning Officer PLUSHI LPCS PO1B

You will bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate data and inform decision-making, excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities, experience in policy development, strategic planning, or land use planning and demonstrated knowledge of relevant planning and environmental legislation and processes

• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant planning and environmental legislation and processes
• Tertiary degree qualification or other equivalent qualification
• Willingness to travel and Class C Driver’s Licence for regional positions

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.

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property. We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Ashley Cook via ashley.cook@dphi.nsw.gov.au.

A talent 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.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

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 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

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. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.                                                                                

Advertised: 18 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 02 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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