Senior Advisor Land Use Planning

• Temporary, full-time role up to 12 months with our Adaptation, Mitigation and Reconstruction Group.
• Parramatta/Sydney based role with flexible work options and hybrid arrangements available.
• Clerk Grade 9/10 Salary ($125,693 - $138,510 per annum) plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Join a dynamic team shaping resilient communities across NSW through strategic land use planning. This senior role leads multidisciplinary projects and provides expert advice to support disaster risk mitigation, recovery, and long-term resilience.

About the Role
As the Senior Advisor, Land Use Planning, you will:

• Provide expert advice on complex statutory planning matters to support disaster adaptation, mitigation, and recovery.
• Lead multidisciplinary projects and initiatives that enhance planning frameworks for disaster risk reduction.
• Deliver high-quality analysis and recommendations on rezoning, declared disaster areas, and planning proposals.
• Develop and review state environmental planning policies and contribute to legislative improvements.
• Manage stakeholder consultations and negotiate planning outcomes across jurisdictions and sectors.
• Conduct research and data analysis to inform evidence-based planning decisions.
• Ensure timely and effective delivery of project outcomes through strong planning, reporting, and oversight.
• Support continuous improvement by contributing to systems and processes within the planning team.

For more details about this role, please click here to view the role description. If you have trouble downloading the role description, please contact talentacquisition@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A strong background in statutory planning with experience leading complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Skills in delivering well-reasoned advice that withstands legal or policy scrutiny.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on disaster resilience in planning contexts.
• Confidence managing stakeholder relationships and facilitating cross-sector collaboration.
• Experience in policy development, planning instruments, and navigating government planning systems.
• An organised, proactive, and committed work ethic to deliver high-quality outcomes within deadlines.

Be part of a team driving planning innovation to help NSW communities prepare for, withstand, and recover from disasters.

About the Agency
The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) is an executive agency of the Premier’s Department. The RA will improve how NSW plans for disasters and help communities to recover from them faster. 
To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the RA will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, NGOs, businesses, and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities, and other stakeholders. 

Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The RA also offers:

• Flexible working practices
• Contemporary workspaces and technology
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellbeing program
• Workforce that values inclusion
• Competitive pay and conditions (including flex-time)
• Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

 
How do I apply?
1.    Attach a cover letter outlining how you meet the essential requirements and capabilities of this role, as specified in the role description.
2.    Attach an up-to-date resume detailing your capabilities, skills and experience relevant to the role.
 

For more information about this role, please contact Catherine Ryland, Manager Land Use Planning via catherine.ryland@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au

Applications close Monday 14 July 2025

Diversity 
Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.

Please contact  Talentacquisition@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au if you require any adjustment to apply for this role.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.