Introduction

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

- Join the Development Coordination Authority—bringing together expert advice across disciplines to deliver smarter, faster planning outcomes for NSW!
- 2 X ongoing roles
- Parramatta or other NSW location by negotiation
- PO Professional Level 2, salary ranges from $138,539 to $148,283 plus super

About the Development Coordination Authority

The Development Coordination Authority (DCA) has been established as part of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure as the authoritative NSW Government source of technical input across the planning system. The Authority brings together a deep, multi‑disciplinary capability inside the planning department – specialists in natural hazards, environment, heritage, water, transport and other disciplines – and delivers it to decision makers to help shape development outcomes across NSW.

Joining the DCA presents a unique opportunity to help build and embed a recent model for delivering technical input into the planning system, working alongside DCA's specialists to provide coordinated expert advice and decisions that shape housing, infrastructure and sustainable communities across the State.

The role

This role finalises medium‑to‑high‑complexity referrals – integrated development, concurrence and consultation – for development applications across NSW, in one of DCA's four regional RC&A; teams. Working alongside DCA's technical experts, the role becomes a specialist in NSW Government input and brings complex advice across many disciplines together into pragmatic, coordinated responses.

Acting as the single point of contact for allocated matters, the role exercises sound judgement on the final position and builds relationships with councils as one of DCA's principal customers.



It involves the critical engagement that shapes how technical advice lands in planning decisions – bringing input from across DCA and external agencies into clear, well‑supported responses. The role also supports junior officers through guidance and knowledge sharing, and contributes to ongoing improvements in how the service operates.

DCA's four regional RC&A; teams align to the Local Planning and Council Support (LPCS) regions: Central, West and South; North, East and Central Coast; Hunter and Northern; and Southern, Western and Macarthur. Please indicate your preferred location in your cover letter.

What you will bring to the role

- Knowledge of the NSW planning, assessment and approval environments including relevant legislation, policy, regulations, standards and codes of practice.
- Demonstrated experience in customer service and enquiry management.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to statutory timeframes.
- Ability to communicate well with diverse customers and stakeholders (written and verbal).
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate technical advice across multiple disciplines and exercise sound judgement when finalising responses.

Essential requirement

- Degree qualification in a related relevant discipline.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

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.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

Application close

Applications close Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 11.55pm.

Contact

For further information about the role please contact Lloyd Eley-Smith, Director Referral Coordination and Assessment, [email protected].

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📌 Senior Referral Coordination & Assessment Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
📍 New South Wales