Posted Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 2:00 pm
Join Sydney Waters Growth and Development team on a 12-month contract supporting growth planning, which will impact Sydney now and into the future.
Join a supportive team where you will play a key role in cross functional and external agency cooperation.
Based from Parramatta but with hybrid working available
12-month fixed term contract EA 11 $124,955.37 + super
Join Sydney Waters Growth and Development team on a 12-month contract supporting growth planning, which will impact Sydney now and into the future.
About the Role:
This role supports the NSW Government's housing targets and growth development across Greater Sydney and the Illawarra by providing case management for statutory referrals, including planning instruments, planning proposals, development applications, and state significant development and infrastructure projects.
You will coordinate statutory referral responses and drive process improvements to support housing and employment growth targets. The role also ensures insights from referrals inform Sydney Water's planning and capital delivery programs, while fostering early engagement and collaboration with NSW planning authorities, including the new Development Coordination Authority.
Responsibilities:
Manage Sydney Water’s referral databases and NSW Planning Portal and DCA interactions ensuring development referrals are tracked and responded to within statutory timeframes.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop high-quality responses and ensure actions are progressed.
Provide advice on statutory referral processes and emerging planning initiatives.
Build relationships with NSW planning agencies to improve data sharing, collaboration, and problem solving.
Lead Sydney Water responses to planning proposals, development applications, state significant developments, and strategic land use and infrastructure plans impacting customer services.
Support development trend reporting to inform planning decisions.
Contribute to Growth Analytics initiatives, including public-facing documents such as the Growth Servicing Plan and other improvement projects.
About You:
Ideally you will hold a relevant tertiary qualification in Urban Planning (or a similarly related discipline.) Alternatively, you will have some experience in a similar government planning department. In addition, we are looking for:
Experience in urban planning, water services planning, development servicing or other relevant industry experience.
Knowledge of the NSW planning processes and development servicing.
Excellent communication skills, including the preparation of written and graphical presentations using databases, analysis and other tools.
Experience in engaging in stakeholder relationships and interfaces involving internal and external parties.
Experience in working in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver business outcomes.
Ready to take the next step in your career? We'd love to hear from you! Apply now. Closing date: 11.59AEST on Sunday 30
th
August 2026
We support you through the application process and can modify as needed – let us know what you need. For more information, you can contact TA Partner
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Please see the
job profile
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Dive into Our Great Benefits:
Competitive Remuneration:
We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
Hybrid Work Environment:
We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being.
Continuous Professional Growth:
We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.
24/7 Wellbeing Support:
Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
Discounted Private Health Insurance:
Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
Family First:
Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance.
Fitness Passport:
Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
Novated Leasing:
Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.
As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. Your personal information may also be used to establish a Dayforce talent profile. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with Dayforce’s Terms and
Privacy Policy
and Sydney Water’s
Privacy Collection Statement – recruitment.
Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which include a criminal history check.
At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too.
Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.