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

• An exciting senior executive opportunity to lead the grant management and administration for state and local infrastructure projects to support housing delivery
• Ongoing/Permanent full-time role available
• Parramatta location with hybrid working supported
• TRP from $225K to $249K including superannuation, commensurate with experience  

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritize work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

The Director Grants and Delivery leads infrastructure grant programs, coordinating with state agencies, local councils, utility providers, and industry to ensure timely and effective delivery of grant funding program. This role is crucial for supporting housing and employment growth while maintaining high standards of integrity in public fund administration.

Key challenges include balancing quality and timely program delivery, adhering to legislative and policy requirements, and collaborating across government to achieve community outcomes. The Director is responsible for setting strategic direction, further developing grant administration, ensuring governance and risk management, and managing ongoing staff performance and resourcing.

For more information read the full Role Description: Director Grants and Delivery

What you will bring to the role

• Significant knowledge of the workings of government and in-depth knowledge and experience working with applicable legislation and regulations.
• Proven leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve shared goals. 
• Capable of driving outcomes while effectively involving stakeholders throughout the process, fostering collaboration and buy-in. 

What is an essential requirement:

• Degree qualification in a related relevant discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated senior level experience in leading all aspects of grant administration, with proven ability to deliver

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 Sunday 17^th November 2024 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.

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.