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* An executive leadership role in Planning to lead the delivery of high‐impact infrastructure programs that turn housing growth into real, investable projects and measurable community outcomes.
* Ongoing/Permanent full-time role available
* Parramatta location with hybrid working supported
* TRP from $239K to $264K including superannuation, commensurate with experience
What's in it for me?
The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) is seeking a visionary executive to lead our development and delivery function for Infrastructure programs in the Planning Group. This is your chance to drive the end‐to‐end delivery of high‐impact infrastructure programs that unlock housing, support growth and leave a lasting legacy for communities across NSW.
The role
This role is about turning big infrastructure priorities into projects that actually get delivered. It leads the design and rollout of infrastructure programs—particularly open space and housing‐linked investment—making sure funding decisions are evidence‐based, well‐governed and aligned to Government goals around growth, productivity and liveability. The role works closely with the Executive Director, providing practical advice on emerging issues and keeping complex programs moving in a fast‐paced, highly sensitive environment.
It brings structure and momentum to delivery by setting up clear frameworks, prioritising investment pipelines, managing risk and guiding teams through multiple concurrent projects. Success in the role means balancing quality with pace, building strong cross‐government relationships, and ensuring programs are delivered with integrity, transparency and real impact for communities.
For more information read the full Role Description: Director Development and Delivery PLUSHI
What you will bring to the role
* Significant experience in managing complex resources and stakeholder engagement to achieve key organisational objectives.
* Significant knowledge of the workings of government and in-depth knowledge and experience working with applicable legislation and regulations.
* Demonstrated skills in determining governance and risk methodologies and embedding efficient systems and processes.
* Significant knowledge and demonstrated skills in economic and financial analysis for infrastructure investment
What is an essential requirement:
* Degree qualification in a relevant discipline (Business, Project Management, Commerce or Economics)
About us
The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively; and deliver affordable and diverse housing.
We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and building the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.
We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.
Join us
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close on Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 11:55pm.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Matthew Dwyer, Talent Acquisition Partner via
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.
If we can make adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team on If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role.