Senior Advisor Environmental Management in Newcastle upon Tyne

Shape your world, in the team that shapes NSW communities, spaces and economies. Join the Development Co-ordination Authority (DCA) Technical Advisory team and help make a difference on some of NSW's most significant development projects.

Permanent full-time opportunity in Parramatta, Newcastle or Wollongong office preferred, though other NSW DPHI Office locations will be considered. Salary relative to experience, ranging from $133,348 to $146,945.

Be part of the Development Co-ordination Authority (DCA), a newly formed authority created to drive efficient, coordinated outcomes for major development projects across NSW. As a founding member of the team, you'll have the rare opportunity to help build a high-performing organisation while contributing to projects that leave a lasting legacy for communities across the state.

Join us and help shape the future of NSW through work that has a visible impact on communities, places and infrastructure. You'll be trusted to provide expert advice on complex projects, work alongside a wide range of government and industry stakeholders and help remove barriers that support better planning outcomes. It's an opportunity to take on meaningful challenges, expand your professional influence, contribute to continuous improvement, and be part of a collaborative team that's helping transform how development is delivered across the state.

In this role you will:

• Work on a diverse mix of major developments, infrastructure projects and planning proposals, providing practical advice that helps projects move forward while delivering strong environmental outcomes.
• Tackle complex challenges, interpret technical assessments, work closely with planners, government agencies and industry, and turn complex information into clear recommendations that support better decisions for communities across the state.
• Collaborate with a supportive team, share your expertise and help improve how we deliver services and advice.

About you:

• Knowledge of the NSW planning, assessment and approval environments including relevant legislation, policy, regulations, standards and codes of practice.
• Experience in environmental management advisory environments (government, operator, consultancy or equivalent).
• Experience undertaking environmental management advisory assessments across one or more of these areas: noise, air, water or contamination, including environmental impact assessments and risk management.
• Experience interpreting and applying environmental control assessment principles, standards and safety obligations into real life scenarios.
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to communicate with non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to act as a trusted advisor and provide practical environmental management advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring and developing others, providing technical guidance and contributing to a collaborative, knowledge-sharing team environment.

Essential:

• Degree qualification in a related relevant discipline or equivalent relevant experience e.g., Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Environmental Science or Bachelor of Applied Science.

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.

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 months.

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.

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.