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Lead environmental assessments in the Hunter Region
Ongoing full-time opportunity
Newcastle Office location (3 days p/w) with flexible working supported
Salary relative to experience and ranges from $146,822 to $170,981 + super

About the role

The Team Leader Assessments coordinates the effective, high quality and timely environmental assessment of the merits of State significant projects to meet statutory obligations and Government policy objectives. The role drives the implementation of best practice and innovative processes to meet Government goals for a more robust and efficient state planning system that achieves strategic infrastructure, economic and growth objectives.

Leading a small team, you will coordinate the day to day activities of an assessment team and provide advice, support and direction to deliver State significant project assessments, with a focus on mining in the Hunter Region and determinations consistent with applicable legislation, policy and procedures.

You will assess the merits of the more complex and contentious State significant projects and Identify complex, sensitive and emerging issues, and review and develop policy to improve the assessment process and guide the assessment of the merits of projects.

Key knowledge and experience

Demonstrated knowledge of relevant environmental assessment and planning legislation and processes

Essential requirements

Degree in planning, environmental management, engineering or other relevant discipline
Willingness to travel and (minimum) Class C Driver’s Licence

For more information read the full Role Description: Team Leader

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) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. 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.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11.55pm on Sunday 30 March 2025.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Steve O’Donoghue via stephen.odonoghue@planning.nsw.gov.au

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.

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

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. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

Role Description

Environmental Assessments jobs

Team Leader (Environmental Assessments)