An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Town Planner to join a well known organisation with the NSW Government sector as a Senior Planning Officer.

As the Senior Planning Officer, you will be responsible for assisting with the assessment of the merits of State significant projects to meet all statutory obligations, Government policy requirements, and Government goals for a more efficient state planning system that achieves strategic infrastructure, economic and growth objectives.

Key Duties

• Assess the merits of complex State significant projects in line with best practice frameworks;
• Produce high quality work on a wide range of planning matters, including the preparation of reports and briefing notes and effective conditions of consent.
• Identify, critically analyse and evaluate key issues, recommend solutions, practices and processes to enable timely responses to customer enquiries and to assist in resolving disputes.
• Assist in the development of policy to improve assessment processes and to guide the assessment of the merits of projects.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of systems and ongoing improvements
• Translate complex technical information into easy to understand plain English guidelines, reports and communications.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in environmental science or management, engineering, planning or other relevant discipline
• Proven knowledge of relevant planning legislation and its practical application
• Proven experience in the field of environmental impact assessment or similar
• Proven Experience in stakeholder engagement and project management
• Willingness to travel and (minimum) Class C Driver’s License

If you believe you meet the following criteria and believe this would be the perfect role for you, apply now or contact naomi.cropper@randstad.com.au for more details.

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