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SalarySydney Metro is Australia's biggest public transport project and first fully-automated metro rail network, connecting customers and transforming the way Sydney travels. Our new generation of driverless trains are fast, safe and reliable, and link with Sydney's existing public transport network to provide seamless journeys. Our 46 state of the art, fully accessible metro stations and precincts are designed to meet the evolving needs of our customers and communities.
With the Northwest line already in operation and works well underway on the City & Southwest, West and Western Sydney Airport lines, Sydney will enjoy a fully operational Metro network by 2030.
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About the team
As a new NSW Government statutory authority, Sydney Metro has been tasked with developing and delivering metro railways and managing their operations. Sydney Metro also leads the development of vibrant station precincts to meet customer and community needs, transforming the way Sydney travels and helping shape the future of Australia's largest city.
Customer Operations and Outcomes is one of the legislative functions of Sydney Metro which includes Northwest Operations, operating concepts and contracts for Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport and Metro West, and operational readiness activities for City & Southwest.
The division is also responsible for outcomes such as planning approvals and environmental compliance, security, sustainability, transport integration, strategy and extensions.
The opportunity
We are excited to announce that we are offering a full-time permanent opportunity for the role of Planning Approvals Officer to join our Planning Approvals team.
This role's primary purpose is to provide support for the preparation and review of environmental planning and post-approval planning documentation and approval procedures, systems and guidelines for Sydney Metro projects.
Partnering with stakeholders within Sydney Metro and external stakeholders to coordinate approvals you will:
- prepare planning approvals, environmental assessment and post-planning approval documentation that meet the statutory requirements of the Environment Planning and Assessment Act (1979) and other relevant legislation, address the interests of stakeholders and meet project and budget constraints
- Review environmental impact assessment documents, including Environmental Impact Statements and modifications prepared under Part 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act to ensure compliant documentation
- Participate in community consultation and stakeholder engagement processes associated with environmental impact assessments to capture issues raised by the community or stakeholders
- Develop and maintain systems in relation to planning approvals to support best practice across the organisation and ensure contract, regulatory and licence compliance and project planning approval
- Provide environmental and planning approval advice and recommendations to ensure continuous improvement across Sydney Metro
About you
- You will have tertiary qualifications in planning, environmental management, engineering or a related field.
- Sound knowledge and experience in the preparation of environmental assessments relating to the design, delivery and operations of major development or infrastructure projects.
- You will have some understanding knowledge of all approvals aspects of the Environment, Planning and Assessment Act (1979), the NSW planning system, other NSW environmental legislation and associated statutory processes
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills and be collaborative and solutions focused with stakeholder management skills.
- A forensic eye for detail and able to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines.
- Adaptable to change, possessing a resilient, challenge and growth mindset.
This role is offered at Transport Grade 7 $108,770 - $121, 822 plus superannuation.
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Interested?
By joining Sydney Metro, you'll have access to a range of unique government benefits in a flexible work environment like no other. If you're ready to step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!
How to apply
To apply for this position, please submit your resume and answer the questions as part of the application process.
Closing Date: 11:59pm, 11th December 2022
We're an inclusive and flexible workplace
Here at Transport, we want our workforce to reflect the communities we serve by being an inclusive, diverse and flexible place for all our people.
We offer a range of flexible work and leave options for our people. These options depend on your role and the work you do. Some of the ways our people work flexibly include a hybrid mix of virtual and in-person collaboration, staggering work hours, or even allocating extra hours worked towards a day off from time to time. We also offer more structured flexible agreements like part-time work, and tailored hybrid options for people who live regionally.
We're proud to be recognised as a FlexReady Certified employer, a Family Inclusive Workplace and winners of the 'Best Remote Work Strategy' at the Australian HR Awards 2022.
We want to ensure that employees living with disability, as well as those providing care, are supported. Visit to learn more about our initiatives and requesting recruitment and workplace adjustments.
Please contact the Talent Specialist if you'd like to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options.
For any enquiries, please email Sally McDonald at SALLY.MCDONALD@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.
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