NSW Planning Assessment Commission
Date: 23 Jul 2008
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND NOMINATIONS FOR THE NSW PLANNING ASSESSMENT COMMISSION
The NSW Government’s planning reform legislation has now passed through Parliament. This is the first step in delivering a more efficient and transparent planning system for NSW.
One of the key elements of the reforms is the establishment of a Planning Assessment Commission.
The Honourable Frank Sartor, Minister for Planning, is now seeking suitably qualified people wishing to be appointed as a member of the Planning Assessment Commission. People can:
- Lodge an expression of interest; or
- Be nominated by another person or organisation.
The Commission will undertake the following functions:
- Determine developments of State significance;
- Determine applications for regionally significant development where there is no joint regional planning panel;
- Provide advice to the Minister on planning and development matters;
- Conduct public hearings into aspects of proposals for a concept plan, major project or development;
- Conduct merit reviews of the decisions of a joint regional planning panel.
Selection Criteria: Interested persons will be required to demonstrate a high level of expertise in one or more of the following fields: planning, architecture, heritage, the environment, urban design, land economics, traffic and transport, law, engineering, tourism, or government and public administration, as well as having:
- Demonstrated experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders;
- High-level communication skills;
- Capability to drive high-profile outcomes in a credible and authoritative manner;
- Demonstrated analytical skills.
An appropriate remuneration package will be negotiated.
Submissions addressing the above criteria should be made in writing to:
Director-General
NSW Department of Planning
GPO Box 39
Sydney NSW 2001
Interested people wishing to be appointed, or nominate, may discuss the matter with Veronica Young, Acting Director, Office of the Director-General on (02) 9228-6112. Information packages are available on request.
Closing date for submissions: August 8, 2008