Planning & Permits Officer

Planning & Permits Officer

Salary:

$70000 - 110000 / Year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

NSW - Sydney - NSW 

Industry:

Business Support

Reference:

40563RR

Contact Name:

Rebecca Rollison

Contact Email:

rrollison@designandbuild.com.au

Date Published:

03-Sep-2026

Design & Build Recruitment is partnering with a well-established and growing engineering and building design consultancy to recruit a Planning & Permits Officer to join their Sydney team.

Working alongside a team of experienced engineers, building consultants, planners and designers, you will play an important role in ensuring projects progress smoothly through the planning and approvals process.

The Role:

As the Planning & Permits Officer, you will be responsible for coordinating planning, approval and permit processes across a variety of building and construction projects.
  • Preparing and lodging Development Applications and managing them throughout the approval process
  • Preparing documentation to support planning applications, including Statements of Environmental Effects and Waste Management Plans
  • Coordinating the information and reports required for submissions
  • Working closely with a range of consultants, architects and civil engineers & surveyors.
  • Acting as a key link between building designers, engineers and external consultants throughout the design and approvals process
  • Following up on outstanding information and ensuring applications continue to progress within required timeframes
  • Reviewing documentation carefully to ensure submissions are accurate, complete and ready for lodgments
About You:
  • Previous experience coordinating DA applications and the planning approvals process
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Confidence working autonomously and taking ownership of your workload
  • The ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and deadlines at once
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
What's On Offer?

For the right person, there is strong potential to grow with the business and progress into a more senior or leadership-focused position as the team continues to expand.
  • Up to $110k + Super (experience dependent)
  • Office based, full time
  • St George area
  • Supportive and collaborative team
  • Varied project exposure
  • Clear long-term career progression
Apply now or contact Rebecca at rrollison&designandbuild.com.au for a confidential discussion.
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