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Senior Planner (SSDAs & Rezonings)Influence planning outcomes and solve complex challenges to deliver social and affordable housing in NSW! Parramatta Location 50% office attendance (hybrid) Temporary - Full Time until end of 31 August 2028 Clerk Grade 9/10 - $129,464 - $142,665 per annum + plus superannuation Your roleThe Senior Planner role within the Planning and Assessment Team in Homes NSW works to deliver more social and affordable housing, end the cycle of homelessness, and deliver quality public housing to our 262,000 tenants across NSW. The role provides expert planning advice in order to make decisions on the development of Homes NSW assets in order to provide housing to current and future tenants.Working closely with the Manager, Planning this rolesupports the growth in State Significant Developments and rezoning of sites and precincts whilstproviding planning advice, manage consultants as required. Assists in securing Homes NSWs SSDA planning approvals and rezonings.Homes NSW is a division of the Department of Communities and Justice. It brings together the housing and homelessness functions of the Department of Communities and Justice, the NSW Land and Housing Corporation, Aboriginal Housing Office and key worker housing functions from across government all under one roof. The NSW Government is making its largest-ever investment in social housing and homelessness with the $6.6 billion Building Homes for NSW package.The role is required to work in a team to achieve milestones and team deliverables and work across Homes NSW and with external stakeholders (including other Government agencies) to achieve the outcomes of the Planning and Assessment team.What youll doWorking closely with the team, the responsibilities of this role include: Manage and achieve approvals under Part 4 of the EP&A Act (State Significant Development Applications) for projects, to enable the efficient delivery of Homes NSWs strategic objectives and developments, Manage the interface with Councils, the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, State Agencies and other stakeholders to promote optimal outcomes for the delivery of social and affordable housing. Assist the Manager on identifying and advising on the appropriateness of different approaches to managing planning risks across projects. For example, identify and report on risks and their environmental impact and compliance to ensure project protection and delivery. Provide accurate and timely strategic and statutory planning advice to internal and external stakeholders, providers, contractors, and consultants. Reviewing planning reports (EIS and supporting reports) and packages to ensure they comply with planning legislative requirements, planning policies and Homes NSW requirements. Prepare or review Response to Submissions and draft conditions of approval on behalf of Homes NSW. Completing planning and study reviews, providing advice and planning solutions, reviewing third party submissions and project manage consultants, contractors, and providers (as required) in relation to planning activities. Prepare and assist in state assessed planning proposals (rezonings) for Homes NSW precincts and other sites. Participate in workshops with Council and State Government working groups to better align local and state government plans and policies with Homes NSW portfolio objectives. Ensuring business practices, systems and processes are fit for purpose and in line with current legislative, policy and professional standards and those procedures reflect best practice planning for Homes NSW. What were looking forThe essential requirements of this role are: Tertiary qualifications in urban/regional planning or related discipline or equivalent planning experience. Eligibility for membership of a relevant industry association. The role may involve travel both locally and regionally, including overnight travel, as required by the business and/or directed. A good balance of both strategic and statutory planning experience. To be successful in this position, the ideal candidate will have: Strong written and verbal communication skills including stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills. Ability to manage self, multitask and prioritise competing demands. Experience in State Significant Development Applications and planning and assessment Experience in state assessed rezonings (preparation and assessment) High attention to detail Strong stakeholder management skills Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and associated regulations. For more information about this position,please click here to download the role description.If you are viewing this ad in Seek and wish to apply via their portal, you will be required to either set up a profile or login via your existing Seek account.To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the Apply now button.We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.What We OfferWe offer a variety of benefits, including: A challenging and rewarding career Flexible, autonomous work environment Competitive pay and conditions Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs. Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.We do work that really mattersWorking for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We''re focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. Its work that really matters.Apply now and join Australias top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!Are you ready to join us?Click apply, attach an up-to-date rsum (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role.Applications close Sunday 22th March 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.Got a question?For more information about the role or what its like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Anthony Pizzolato on 0476 158 325 or at.If youve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Jess Tan on0457 853 766or via.Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruitWe continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.Other InformationA talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/The Welcome ExperienceThinking about moving to regional NSW? Get free, personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in. Learn more: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperienceThe careers site currently promotes this service on the Discover roles with DCJ in regional NSW page.