Senior Referral Coordination & Assessment Officer

• Join the Development Coordination Authority—bringing together expert advice across disciplines to deliver smarter, faster planning outcomes for NSW!
• 2 x ongoing roles
• Parramatta or other NSW location by negotiation
• PO Professional) Level 2, salary ranges from $ 138,539 to $148,283 plus super

The Development Coordination Authority (DCA) has been established as part of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure as the authoritative NSW Government source of technical input across the planning system. The Authority brings together a deep, multi-disciplinary capability inside the planning department — specialists in natural hazards, environment, heritage, water, transport and other disciplines — and delivers it to decision makers to help shape development outcomes across NSW.

Joining the DCA presents a unique opportunity to help build and embed a new model for delivering technical input into the planning system, working alongside DCA's specialists to provide coordinated expert advice and decisions that shape housing, infrastructure and sustainable communities across the State.

This role finalises medium- to high-complexity referrals — integrated development, concurrence and consultation — for development applications across NSW, in one of DCA's four regional RC&A teams. Working alongside DCA's technical experts, the role becomes a specialist in NSW Government input and brings complex advice across many disciplines together into pragmatic, coordinated responses.

Acting as the single point of contact for allocated matters, the role exercises sound judgement on the final position and builds relationships with councils as one of DCA's principal customers. It involves the critical engagement that shapes how technical advice lands in planning decisions — bringing input from across DCA and external agencies into clear, well-supported responses. The role also supports junior officers through guidance and knowledge sharing, and contributes to ongoing improvements in how the service operates.

DCA's four regional RC&A teams align to the Local Planning and Council Support (LPCS) regions: Central, West and South; North, East and Central Coast; Hunter and Northern; and Southern, Western and Macarthur. Please indicate your preferred location in your cover letter.

• →Knowledge of the NSW planning, assessment and approval environments including relevant legislation, policy, regulations, standards and codes of practice.
• →Demonstrated experience in customer service and enquiry management.
• →Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to statutory timeframes.
• →Ability to communicate well with diverse customers and stakeholders (written and verbal)
• →Demonstrated ability to coordinate technical advice across multiple disciplines and exercise sound judgement when finalising responses.

• Degree qualification in a related relevant discipline.

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.

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 Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 11.55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Lloyd Eley-Smith, Director Referral Coordination and Assessment, lloyd.eley-smith@dphi.nsw.gov.au.

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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. 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'.

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Advertised: 10 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 24 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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