Advisor Agriculture

Advisor Agriculture

Shape your world, in the team that shapes NSW communities, spaces and economies

• Provide expert agricultural assessment advice that informs major development and rezoning decisions across NSW.
• Work on diverse and high-profile planning projects, including State Significant Developments (SSD), State Significant Infrastructure (SSI) and State-led rezonings
• Permanent full-time opportunity,
• Parramatta, Wollongong or Newcastle and other NSW office locations to be considered
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 + super

Join a team where your agricultural expertise helps influence planning decisions that shape the future of communities, industries and regions across NSW. In this role, you will contribute to the assessment of development applications, major projects and rezoning proposals by providing practical, evidence-based agricultural advice that supports consistent and sustainable planning outcomes.

Working across a varied portfolio of projects, you will analyse agricultural, environmental, land use and related data, contribute to technical assessments and reports, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. You'll have the opportunity to apply your analytical skills, support continuous improvement initiatives and play a key role in delivering high-quality advice within established governance and quality assurance frameworks

For more information about this position, read the full Role Description: Advisor Agriculture DAS

What you will bring to the role :

• Experience analysing complex agricultural, environmental or land use information and translating findings into practical recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to ensure accuracy, consistency and quality across multiple projects and technical assessments.
• The ability to learn and confidently navigate new systems, tools, methodologies and planning processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to a range of audiences.
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills, with the ability to build productive working relationships and contribute to achieving shared outcomes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities, respond to feedback and deliver quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement, professional integrity and evidence-based decision making.

What is an essential requirement:

• Degree qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent relevant experience, such as Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Applied Science or Bachelor of Environmental Science.

About Us

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.

We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.