At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert agricultural advice for major development and rezoning decisions across NSW.
- Company: Join the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure shaping vibrant communities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive, inclusive workplace.
- Other info: Opportunities for ongoing and temporary roles, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on NSW's future through sustainable planning and community development.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 116981 - 129492 $ per year.
Shape your world in the team that shapes NSW communities, spaces and economies. Provide expert agricultural assessment advice that informs major development and rezoning decisions across NSW. Work on diverse and high-profile planning projects, including State Significant Developments (SSD), State Significant Infrastructure (SSI) and State-led rezonings.
Permanent full-time opportunity in Parramatta, Wollongong or Newcastle and other NSW office locations to be considered. Salary relative to experience, ranging from $116,981 to $129,492 + super.
Join a team where your agricultural expertise helps influence planning decisions that shape the future of communities, industries and regions across NSW. In this role, you will contribute to the assessment of development applications, major projects and rezoning proposals by providing practical, evidence-based agricultural advice that supports consistent and sustainable planning outcomes. Working across a varied portfolio of projects, you will analyse agricultural, environmental, land use and related data, contribute to technical assessments and reports, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. You'll have the opportunity to apply your analytical skills, support continuous improvement initiatives and play a key role in delivering high-quality advice within established governance and quality assurance frameworks.
What you will bring to the role:
- Experience analysing complex agricultural, environmental or land use information and translating findings into practical recommendations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to ensure accuracy, consistency and quality across multiple projects and technical assessments.
- The ability to learn and confidently navigate new systems, tools, methodologies and planning processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to a range of audiences.
- Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills, with the ability to build productive working relationships and contribute to achieving shared outcomes.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities, respond to feedback and deliver quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.
- A proactive and adaptable approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement, professional integrity and evidence-based decision-making.
What is an essential requirement:
Degree qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent relevant experience, such as Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Applied Science or Bachelor of Environmental Science.
About Us: 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.
Applications close Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 11:55 PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Nat McLean Director Hazards and Advisory.
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, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential.
Please note that 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.
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