Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Lead a high-performing finance team to drive strategy, champion innovation, and make a real impact on NSW’s planning and infrastructure as Director of Finance.
• Ongoing/Permanent full-time role available
• Parramatta location with hybrid working supported
• TRP from $259K to $284K including superannuation, commensurate with experience  

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) is seeking a visionary executive to lead our Finance function across the Planning Group. This is your chance to shape the delivery of strategic managerial accounting and drive financial and operational insights for the very team leading the charge to tackle the housing shortage crisis across NSW.

The role

As Director Finance, you’ll lead a team to deliver financial strategies and insights that help the Planning Group achieve its goals. You’ll be responsible for shaping financial policy, providing high-quality advice to executives, and ensuring resources are allocated effectively. Your role is hands-on—overseeing budgets, driving financial performance, and introducing new technologies like AI to streamline processes.

You’ll need to balance regular reporting with providing meaningful insights for decision-making, all while fostering a culture of accountability and innovation. Navigating change, supporting professional growth in your team, and building a sustainable funding model are key to your success in this dynamic environment.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Director Finance PLUSHI

Essential requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification and eligibility for membership of a recognised professional accounting body such as CPA Australia or Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia

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 Thursday 30 October 2025 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Matthew Dwyer, Talent Acquisition Partner via matthew.dwyer@dpie.nsw.gov.au

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 Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role