Senior Assessments Officer ​

• Shape community outcomes through impactful planning on Crown land projects
• Ongoing Full Time Opportunity
• Office Location: Tamworth/Dubbo/Newcastle. Other locations considered
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $133,348 to $146,945 + super

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Assessments Officer​

• →Strong communication skills to simplify complex planning advice and influence stakeholders
• →Problem solving mindset to navigate complex planning projects and deliver compliant outcomes
• →Proven leadership ability to guide teams and build trusted stakeholder relationships
• →Significant planning experience to navigate both statutory and strategic planning issues, including provision of advice on local scale projects through to State Significant Development

• Tertiary qualifications in urban/regional planning or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• The role requires travel both locally and regionally, including overnight travel, as required by the business and/or directed

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.  

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you’ll help shape lives and communities across NSW while growing your own career, supported by flexible work options, impactful projects and a collaborative, diverse team. As a high-performing and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve, we value your lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we are committed to helping you thrive through flexible arrangements, workplace adjustments and a culture where everyone feels supported, connected and belongs.  

Apply today with your CV and cover letter. 

Applications close 11:55pm, Tuesday, 28^th July 2026. 

For more information contact Danny Young, Manager Major Infrastructure & Environment via danny.young@crownland.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. 

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 (including an alternate format of the application form), 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'.

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

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: 14 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 28 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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