Job Description

Shape your world, in the team that shapes NSW communities, spaces and economies

• Shape vibrant communities through impactful planning and major project assessments
• Temporary part-time (3 days per week) opportunity until June 2027
• Office location based in Parramatta with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $138,539 to $148,283 + super

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 will contribute to shaping lives and communities across NSW, while shaping your own career. You will enjoy flexible work options, varied and impactful projects, and a vibrant, diverse team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and support. We are creating a workplace where everyone belongs and where you can balance work, life and wellbeing.

The role

Work across complex, high-profile state projects, supporting assessments that balance competing stakeholder interests while delivering timely, high-quality planning outcomes. You’ll play a key role in tackling contentious issues and find practical solutions that keep projects moving and meet legislative requirements.

This role puts you at the centre of improving how the planning system works—driving smarter processes, strengthening stakeholder engagement, and shaping decisions that deliver efficient, consistent outcomes for government, industry and the community.

For more information about this position, read the full Role Description: Case Manager

What you will bring to the role

• Clearly communicate complex planning issues, to support delivery of strong written recommendations
• Analyse complex problems and develop practical, evidence-based solutions
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and collaborate to achieve project outcomes

What is an essential requirement:

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

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.

(We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.

Join us

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us. Applications close Tuesday 23 Jun 2026 at 11:55pm Should you require further information about the role please contact Karl Fetterplace ( karl.fetterplace@dphi.nsw.gov.au).

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18[KF1] months.

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

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 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

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