Description:
Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.
- Be at the forefront of the renewable energy transition for NSW
- Work on State significant energy projects, such as solar farms, big batteries, wind farms, pumped hydro and transmission lines
- Ongoing Full time
- Parramatta office + flexible arrangements available
- Salary ranges from $112,479 to $126,745 + super + leave loading (PO1B)
Are you an environmental or renewable energy professional, developer, consultant, planner, scientist, or engineer who is looking to progress your career in a dynamic and rewarding role in the renewable energy sector?
Our Wind & Transmissions and Assessments team within the NSW Planning group are seeking to appoint Environmental Assessment Officers to contribute to the NSW Government’s assessment and regulation of high-profile projects across the renewable energy sector. This dynamic team works on large scale wind farms, solar farms, transmission lines, pumped hydro and batteries (BESS) across NSW.
About the role
Our Environmental Assessment Officers assist with the high quality, efficient and timely assessment of the merits of State significant projects to meet all statutory obligations, Government policy requirements, and Government goals for a more robust and efficient state planning system that achieves strategic infrastructure, economic and growth objectives.
You will assess the merits of State significant projects in line with best practice frameworks and benchmark assessment outcome turnaround times and produce high quality work on a wide range of planning matters, including the preparation of well written, accurate and timely reports and effective conditions of consent.
Key knowledge and experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant environmental and planning legislation and its practical application
Essential requirements
- Degree in environmental science or management, engineering, planning or other relevant discipline
- Willingness to travel and (minimum) Class C Driver’s License
For more information read the full Role Description: Environmental Assessment Officer
Join us
Apply online with your resume and cover letter. Applications close Thursday April 3rd 2025 at 11:55PM.
For further information please contact the hiring manager Iwan Davies via iwan.davies@planning.nsw.gov.au
What’s in it for me?
Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.
About us
The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI). To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.
We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.
A recruitment 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.
If we can make adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role
Role Description