Planning & Assessment Specialist

Job Description

WaterNSW Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the Planning & Assessment Specialist role at WaterNSW Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Planning & Assessment Specialist (Full-Time, Permanent) to join our Strategy & Performance team. This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state. This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career. At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits. Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise Agreement Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave Fertility leave Yearly corporate wear allowance Professional development and educational assistance Access to remote area benefit packaging – based on work location Attractive remuneration starting from $150,332 base + super And so much more! What You’ll Do Provide expert advice for the effective delivery of professional and technical environmental planning advice & guidance in timely responses to development and activities under Parts 4 and 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, including SSD and SSI, and/or where WaterNSW is the determining authority, and other legislation as required, including team work assignment. Lead the liaison with WaterNSW’s Operations Portfolio team, in particular Asset Planning and Delivery, to ensure the timely consideration of environmental planning and assessment requirements and delivery of relevant milestones. Lead the delivery of strategic, tactical and technical environmental advice on the appropriate application of relevant planning provisions to be able to provide the appropriate determination, conditions and environmental management standards that apply to WaterNSW projects. Act as the key environmental representative on incident teams as required. Ensure effective collaboration and interaction across the business and with government, community and other stakeholders in relation to environmental approvals. What We Are Looking For Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Planning/ Science/ Assessment / Engineering / Natural Resource Management / Planning or other relevant discipline. Relevant demonstrated experience in statutory and environmental planning and impact assessment. In-depth knowledge of State and Federal environmental laws, regulations, and approval processes as they relate to the assessment of development applications, infrastructure projects and activities. Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively, building and managing constructive professional relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. Good to Have: Knowledge of the issues, management responses and processes in the areas of water quality and water supply infrastructure protection. How We Will Support You At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals. When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Who is WaterNSW? WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW. We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au. Please note applications for this position will close on 3rd March 2025, 11.00AM . You must have full work rights in Australia to qualify for all positions at WaterNSW. We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr