Planning and Policy Officer
NSW | Full-time contract opportunity
ASAP start until February 2027, with high potential to extend

Our client is seeking an experienced Planning and Policy Officer to join their team and play a key role in supporting the planning and delivery of major projects across NSW.
This is an exciting opportunity for a planning professional who wants to work on high-profile, high-value projects.

You will be involved in:

• Supporting planning approvals for major projects.
• Providing advice on planning assessments and approval strategies.
• Reviewing Statements, specialist reports and post-approval documentation.
• Building strong relationships with statutory authorities and NSW government referral agencies.
• Engaging with communities and industry to understand stakeholder needs and help resolve issues.
• Developing strategic planning initiatives that minimise environmental impacts and maximise benefits for communities.
• Monitoring project delivery, risks, impacts and outcomes.
• Providing practical, evidence-based advice in a complex and rapidly evolving environment.

We’re looking for a planning or policy professional with:

• Demonstrated experience securing planning approvals for major or high-value infrastructure projects.
• Experience working with statutory consent authorities and government referral agencies.
• Strong project and/or policy management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A current Australian Class C driver's licence.

Apply now!

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