Director, People and Culture Senior Executive, Band One Salary range $239,252 to $264, 197 inclusive of super Infrastructure NSW | Barangaroo, Sydney Lead Infrastructure NSW’s People and Culture function as the agency’s most senior HR leader, partnering with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to embed a high-performance, joint-accountability culture and deliver the workforce plan that supports our purpose. Infrastructure NSW plays a unique role in shaping the infrastructure that supports communities across NSW. We are a small, high impact organisation that values trust, collaboration and honest advice and we care deeply about how our people experience work. This is a role for a senior people leader who enjoys being hands-on and close to the business, partnering with executives, and helping leaders create the conditions where people can do their best work. About the role As Director, People and Culture, you will sit at the heart of Infrastructure NSW, working closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team. Your focus will be on strengthening leadership capability, embedding clear accountability and shaping a culture that reflects our values of Achievement, Safety and Wellbeing, Collaboration, and Truth and Courage. You will lead a small, trusted People and Culture team and operate with a high level of autonomy. Success in this role is less about policies and processes, and more about influence, judgement and impact. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will help shape how decisions are made, how leaders lead, and how people experience Infrastructure NSW day to day. For more information, please refer to the role description: https://app.box.com/s/s98v772p1sr9hium35utb4nwdm116nu0 Why this role is different At Infrastructure NSW, culture matters. We work in a way that is collaborative, practical and grounded in trust. We value speaking up, shared ownership and pitching in where needed. People and Culture is seen as a partner, not a service desk. If you are motivated by embedding an optimised people and operating model, strengthening leadership and management capability, and delivering contemporary, high-quality and responsive P&C services in a complex and evolving environment, you will feel at home here. About you You are an accomplished People and Culture leader with extensive experience developing and delivering people strategies, policies, programs and innovative initiatives. You bring strong executive presence and a track record coaching senior stakeholders through complexity and change. You have a thorough knowledge of HR management policies and practices and relevant statutory requirements (public sector knowledge is highly regarded), alongside strong influencing, negotiation and communication capability. You bring sharp analytical/problem-solving skills and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes to deadline. Appropriate tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience are expected. Most importantly, you care about people, culture and leadership and you know how to influence them. How to apply Submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum on page) Apply via the Apply now link. Email applications will not be accepted. For recruitment enquiries, contact Stephanie Vale at peopleandculture@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au Why Join INSW? Infrastructure NSW is a government agency providing independent, evidence-based advice on infrastructure priorities and projects. Our work is guided by the Infrastructure NSW Act, and includes: Strategic advice to support long-term infrastructure planning and investment. Independent reviews and analysis of NSW’s infrastructure program. Recommendations for funding from the Restart NSW fund. Oversight of priority project procurement and delivery. We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options, and a supportive, inclusive culture. Our benefits include career development opportunities, study assistance, salary packaging, discounted gym memberships, and a prime location at Barangaroo near Wynyard Station. Our Commitment to Diversity We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI communities, people with disabilities, carers, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, veterans, and women. We aim to make all roles flexible and will consider requests for flexible work arrangements. How to Apply Submit your resume and a cover letter (max. 1 page) addressing: Describe a time you provided frank or challenging advice to a CEO or executive team where there was material organisational, reputational or workforce risk. What was at stake, how did you approach it, and what was the outcome? Applications close: Wednesday, 08 April 2026 at 9:59 AM. Please apply via the ‘Apply now’ link. Email applications will not be accepted. A recruitment pool may be created for similar roles over the next 18 months. For general recruitment enquiries: peopleandculture@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au For technical support: support@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au or call 1800 562 679