• NSW State Government | Parramatta
• 12-Month Contract | $68.25 per hour + super
• Hybrid (WFH 5 days per fortnight) | 40 hours per week

Why this job matters

• Flexible hybrid working supports improved work–life balance.
• Opportunity to work for a respected NSW Government agency - contribute to development and planning that shape communities.

  
What you’ll be doing

• Provide expert planning advice and support development assessments under Part 4 & Part 5.
• Prepare high-quality documentation (Statements of Environmental Effects, REFs) and ensure compliance with statutory and legislative requirements.
• Manage planning approvals, coordinate consultants, and compile assessment reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders (including other government agencies) to deliver successful project outcomes.

  
What we’re looking for

• Tertiary qualification in urban/regional planning (or equivalent experience).
• Prior experience in Local or State Government planning - especially residential development and Part 5 assessment experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident in providing clear, practical planning advice.
• Familiarity with the relevant legislative and statutory planning framework is a plus.

  
What’s in it for you

• Hybrid work arrangement for flexibility.
• Meaningful work that impacts NSW’s built environment and communities.
• Opportunity to strengthen planning credentials within government across significant residential development projects.
• Professional growth through exposure to government-scale planning and cross-agency collaboration.

  
How to Apply

Applications will be reviewed within 48 hours of the job posting. Please apply by submitting your resume (in Word format) via the "Apply Now" tab to be considered for the role. Only suitable applicants will be contacted.
 
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