Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW – Parramatta NSW

Shape your world – Development: Promoting growth, progression and opportunity

- Develop your capability in a role with impact
- Permanent full-time opportunity
- Various NSW office location negotiable with flexible working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $119,329 to $134,463 + super

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, we're helping create thriving communities, vibrant places and a sustainable future for NSW.

We're looking for a Referral Coordination and Assessment Officer who enjoys working with people, solving problems and bringing together diverse perspectives to deliver great planning outcomes.

Within the Development Coordination Authority (DCA), you will coordinate a range of referrals, working closely with technical specialists, consent authorities, applicants and government stakeholders, ensuring assessments are completed efficiently, providing timely advice, managing enquiries, problem solving, preparing recommendations and helping stakeholders navigate complex planning processes.

Our Referral Coordination and Assessment Officer will bring knowledge of planning, assessment or regulatory frameworks and a commitment to delivering customer‑focused services, strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, sound judgement and the ability to analyse information and solve problems in a fast‑paced workplace.

A relevant tertiary qualification is essential,



along with the ability to work collaboratively, manage competing deadlines and contribute to continuous improvement. If you're ready to make an impact and be part of a team that values inclusion, growth and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure(DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you’ll help shape lives and communities across NSW while growing your own career, supported by flexible work options, impactful projects and a collaborative, diverse team. As a high‑performing and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve, we value your lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we are committed to helping you thrive through flexible arrangements, workplace adjustments and a culture where everyone feels supported, connected and belongs.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or Current Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

This role is subject to standard pre‑employment checks, including a criminal record check.

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📌 Referral Coord & Assessment Officer (Parramatta)
🏢 Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW
📍 Parramatta