NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure

Join our deadly team and culture in a newly created leadership role aimed at driving the design, development, and implementation of culturally inclusive policies and strategies 🙋🏽♀️ Reporting to Danny Lester, the Director of Aboriginal Unity will be responsible for providing expert cultural advice that ensures departmental decisions align with the aspirations of Aboriginal people, National Closing the Gap agreement and other relevant frameworks. Key requirements include: 🤝 building trust with Aboriginal communities 👐 handling complex and sensitive issues ⚖ balancing a high-volume workload with political and social sensitivities 👩💻 managing multidisciplinary teams 💡 establishing strategic partnerships to support sustainable business outcomes This is an identified position, where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Applications close 11:55pm, 20 August 📅 To find out more and to apply for this position, visit https://ow.ly/ClCL50SWprH 👈

ICYMI 👉 The ‘Godmother of the Sydney Harbour Bridge’, Kathleen Muriel Butler, has been honoured with a prestigious Heritage NSW blue plaque 👏 Ms Butler is being recognised for her outstanding contributions as a pioneer for women in engineering, particularly as a key member of lead engineer John Bradfield’s team in delivering Sydney’s landmark ‘coat hanger’ 👷♀️ A commemorative blue plaque now adorns the Chief Secretary’s Building in the Macquarie Street East Precinct, where Ms Butler spent much of her working life 🔵 49 outstanding people have so far been honoured as part of the Heritage NSW Blue Plaques program, which commenced in 2021 to commemorate the people and events that have shaped our state 🙌 Find out more about Kathleen Butler and the Blue Plaques program at https://ow.ly/blS850SVuln 👈

That’s 200 schools (and counting) involved in our NSW Cooling the Schools program! 🌳👏 Thanks to the collaboration of Greening Australia and NSW Department of Education we’ve been able to establish native gardens in 200 primary and secondary schools across the Greater Sydney Region 🤝 As students plant, they’re learning first-hand about the environmental and cultural benefits of planting native trees for First Nations cultures, urban cooling and biodiversity. Learn more about the program at https://ow.ly/z2S250SUnou 👈

How much do you know about local government in NSW? 🤔 Councillors do a lot more than just look after roads, rates and rubbish. They play a pivotal role in shaping communities and the long-term vision of the local area 👨👩👧👦 This September, our friends at NSW Office of Local Government are encouraging people from all backgrounds to stand for election to their local council 🙋️ If you’re passionate about your community and want to make a difference, go to https://ow.ly/W9ZJ50SOQ4i 👈 Nominations are now open until 14 August 📅

Communities across eight Greater Sydney councils will soon enjoy improved open space and better connection with nature 🌳 This follows a $3m investment through the Metropolitan Greenspace program, the longest-running open space grants initiative in NSW, with more than 681 new or upgraded projects completed since 1990 📈 Community gardens are also set to grow in Bonnyrigg, Lidcombe, Lane Cove North, Menangle, and Waverley thanks to a share of $250,000 via the Places to Roam Community Gardens program 🍅 Find out more about both programs at https://ow.ly/VWpk50SuczP 👈 📸 City of Parramatta, Hornsby Shire Council, Georges River Council

From little things, big things grow 🌱💚 Celebrate Landcare Week by learning more about the tree-ific work being delivered with our partners Landcare NSW and Greater Sydney Landcare 🤝 Swipe to find out more about the Creating Canopies project and join in the fun at a free planting event by visiting https://ow.ly/tNOJ50SPK7a 👈 📸 Greater Sydney Landcare

Are you in your last year of uni looking to start a career as a planner? 🙋♀️ Our Student Planner Program will give you a foot in the door while you complete your degree, offering you the security and benefits of a full-time job 👇 Apply today 👉 https://ow.ly/ah4x50SPIlj

Councils employ more than 50,000 staff and look after 104,000 hectares of open space, 480 public pools and 1830 public halls 😯 On top of this, they also deliver essential services and infrastructure to their communities every day of the year 📅 Celebrate the important role councils play in local communities during Local Government Week 2024 from 29 July - 4 August 🎉 You can learn more about your local council by visiting their website 💻 Local Government NSW NSW Office of Local Government

Final chance to register in the international housing pattern book design competition ❗ Expressions of Interest close 9 August, with the winning designs informing our housing pattern book of low and mid-rise homes for 21st century Sydney 🏘️ Architects worldwide are invited to take part and help shape the future of NSW housing 🤝 Register now at https://ow.ly/6eHn50SLQMa 🔗

Did you hear? 📣 We’re investing in the future of local government 🙌 Funding will help address critical staff shortages and an ageing workforce, with the aim of increasing the total trainee, apprentice and cadet workforce of councils. The funding will provide new roles for in-demand trades like electricians, plumbers, engineers and planning cadets, to ensure councils can continue to deliver vital services and infrastructure to their communities 🏘️ Guidelines are currently being developed, with the first batch of apprentices and trainees to start their new careers early next year. Find out more https://ow.ly/prFF50SLPR6 👈