About this role
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New opportunity to join the Authority as a strategic land use planner.
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Ongoing full-time opportunity.
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Role based in Parramatta/Sydney, with flexible/hybrid working environment.
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Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 - $142,665 + super.
About the Role
Join a dynamic team shaping resilient communities across NSW through strategic land use planning. This senior role leads multidisciplinary projects and provides expert advice to support disaster risk mitigation, recovery, and long-term resilience.
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Provide expert advice on complex statutory planning matters to support disaster adaptation, mitigation, and recovery.
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Lead multidisciplinary projects and initiatives that enhance planning frameworks for disaster risk reduction. This includes ensuring timely delivery of project outcomes through strong planning, reporting, and oversight.
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Deliver high-quality analysis and recommendations on rezoning, declared disaster areas, and planning proposals.
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Develop and review state environmental planning policies and contribute to legislative improvements.
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Manage stakeholder consultations and negotiate planning outcomes across jurisdictions and sectors.
About You
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in statutory planning with experience leading complex, multidisciplinary projects. They’ll be organised and proactive with a committed work ethic to deliver high-quality outcomes within deadlines.
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Skills in delivering well-reasoned advice that withstands legal or policy scrutiny.
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Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on disaster resilience in planning contexts.
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Experience in policy development, planning instruments, and navigating government planning systems.
Essential Requirements
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Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in statutory planning or town planning.
About the Agency
The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation and executive agency of the Premier’s Department, that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster.
To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders.
Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The Authority also offers:
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Flexible working practices
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Contemporary workspaces and technology
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Access to learning and development opportunities
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Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)
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Workforce that values inclusion
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Competitive pay and conditions
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Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role, detailing your relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
Applications close 12th Thursday February at 11:55pm.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Felicity No, Director of Risk Capability and Assurance via [email protected] or on 0437 504 514.
Note: Urgent enquiries will be prioritised due to the volume of applications. Applications including cover letters via email will not be accepted. If you experience any technical errors when applying, please contact [email protected].
Our Commitment
Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability, veterans and other diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.
Additional Information
The recruitment process may include a range of assessments including interview, psychometric assessments, work sample activities and pre-employment checks as required.
Looking for more information or assistance with applying?
We encourage and support applications from people with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including information in an alternate format or an alternate method of submission of the application) please contact the Talent Team via [email protected] or 0437 504 514 and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment.
Recruitment Pool
A recruitment pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that become available over the next 18 months.
Other facts
About Department of Communities and Justice
DCJ’s purpose is to help create a safe, just, resilient and inclusive NSW in which everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential.
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Department of Communities and Justice
Locked Bag 5000, Parramatta NSW 2124
What you'll do
- The role involves leading multidisciplinary projects and providing expert advice on statutory planning matters to support disaster risk mitigation and recovery. The advisor will also manage stakeholder consultations and ensure timely delivery of project outcomes.
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