Strategic Planning Officer

• Strategic Planning Officer x 2
• At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
• Two roles – 1 x ongoing Full-Time and 1 x temporary Full-Time up to 4 years
• Located in Eveleigh (with flexible working arrangements available)
• Competitive salary of $116,981 to $129,492 pa, plus super and leave loading

About the role

School Infrastructure is delivering new school buildings, major upgrades and maintenance strategies to ensure every school-aged child has access to high-quality education facilities at their local public school. This encompasses the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW.

Our team supports strategic planning and urban development initiatives across NSW, working with government agencies, local councils, developers and internal project teams to ensure school infrastructure requirements are considered as communities grow and change.

For further information please click here to view the role description

Primary purpose of the role

As the Strategic Planning Officer, you'll play a key role in shaping how school infrastructure responds to future growth and development across NSW. You'll provide strategic advice, undertake research and analysis, and work with a range of stakeholders to identify opportunities, manage risks and support evidence-based planning outcomes.

Prepare reports, briefings and strategic advice on planning, urban development and asset planning matters.

Review and respond to strategic planning documents, including master plans, structure plans and planning proposals, to assess future school infrastructure needs.

Provide advice on strategic planning and master planning for new schools and upgrades.

Work with councils, government agencies, developers and other stakeholders to support coordinated planning outcomes.

Undertake research and analysis to identify emerging risks, opportunities and infrastructure needs.

Build strong stakeholder relationships and communicate strategic planning advice clearly and confidently.

About you

• You have experience in strategic planning, urban development, placemaking, land use planning or a related field.
• You have strong research and analytical skills and can provide clear, evidence-based advice.
• You build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and can work effectively across government and industry.
• You have a sound understanding of the legislative and regulatory environment relevant to strategic planning.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
• Essential requirements of the role
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or strategic planning experience in urban design, placemaking and public space design.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing an answer to the pre-screening questions below:

Question 1

Select a project or a task where you faced a challenge that was not anticipated and describe your approach to analyse the issue. How did this lead you to your recommendation?

(300 words max)

Question 2

Give an example of verbal or written communication you have undertaken in order to get your point across in a team environment.

(300 words max)

Question 3

Please specify if you are open to both temporary and ongoing employment, or if you have a particular preference.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applyingto assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click herefor instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date 13 October at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Kiran Chalise at [email protected] and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Eiffel Alkhurga at [email protected]

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.