The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is recruiting an ongoing Senior Program Officer Planning Services. The Environment Officer Class 10 role supports environmental planning, biodiversity outcomes and the delivery of policy, guidelines and reform across NSW.
If you are deciding how to apply for Senior Program Officer Planning Services, choose examples that connect environmental or statutory planning expertise with practical implementation. Your cover letter should explain your suitability for this combination of policy, program delivery and stakeholder advice, while your resume shows the depth of your planning experience.
A strong application will go beyond listing legislation and planning processes. Show where you interpreted a complex requirement, brought people together, gave clear advice and helped achieve a sound environmental or development outcome.
View the official Senior Program Officer Planning Services vacancy.
Your application checklist
- Check the role details
- Prepare the required documents
- Choose the right evidence
- Structure your application
- Get application support
Senior Program Officer Planning Services role snapshot
| Organisation | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water |
|---|---|
| Location | Parramatta; other NSW locations may be considered subject to operational requirements; hybrid |
| Classification | Environment Officer Class 10 |
| Salary | $138,454 to $152,686 plus superannuation |
| Employment | Ongoing full-time, 35 hours per week |
| Applications close | Sunday 13 September 2026 at 11:55pm |
| Job reference | 596484 |
What you need to submit
- A current resume.
- A cover letter expressing your interest and suitability.
- No page limit is stated in the public vacancy. Check the upload fields before finalising the documents.
Essential role requirements
- Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency, or a valid Australian work visa for the appointment.
- Disclose and manage any participation in the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme where relevant.
Evidence to prepare before you write
| What the role needs | Evidence you could use |
|---|---|
| Environmental planning expertise | A statutory planning or development assessment matter where you interpreted requirements and advised on environmental impacts. |
| Policy and program implementation | A policy, guideline, framework or reform initiative you helped translate into operational practice. |
| Project delivery | An example where you planned work, managed dependencies and risks, and delivered a defined planning or environmental outcome. |
| Stakeholder engagement | A complex consultation involving agencies, councils, industry, technical experts or community interests. |
| Analysis and advice | A brief or recommendation that explained options, trade-offs and a practical course of action. |
A practical way to structure your application
Use the cover letter to connect your planning knowledge with delivery and influence. Select two examples that show different parts of the role, such as a statutory planning decision and a policy implementation project. If the portal does not add a shorter limit, a focused two-page letter is a sensible working length.
| Section | What to cover |
|---|---|
| Opening | Explain your interest in the role and summarise the environmental planning expertise you bring. |
| Planning example | Show how you analysed a complex matter, applied legislation or policy and delivered clear advice. |
| Implementation example | Show how you coordinated stakeholders and delivered a guideline, reform, program or planning improvement. |
| Closing | Reinforce your ability to support practical biodiversity and planning outcomes across NSW. |
What the panel will want to see in your examples
- The environmental, statutory or policy context.
- Your analysis, judgement and personal contribution.
- How you handled ambiguity, competing interests or sensitive impacts.
- The quality of your written and verbal advice.
- A clear implementation, planning or environmental outcome.
Help with your Senior Program Officer Planning Services application
Read the full vacancy and confirm every application field before you submit: Senior Program Officer Planning Services, job reference 596484.
If you want help choosing evidence and writing a clear role-specific case, request Team 3Thirty application support.