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

• Lead a high-impact team turning complex workforce data into actionable insights that shape strategic decisions across our department.
• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location – Parramatta, Newcastle or Orange with flexible working supported
• Clerk Grade 11/12 - Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $145.378.00 to $168,130.00 + super.

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 prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and 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
In this role, you’ll lead a high-performing team to turn workforce data into meaningful insights that guide decision-making across the department. You’ll be at the heart of analysing performance, identifying capability gaps, and delivering reports that shape our people strategy. It's about more than just data, it's about translating complex information into relevant, actionable advice that identifies appropriate data tools and data strategies to help our leaders plan for the future.

You'll navigate a fast-paced and dynamic environment, working with data from multiple sources and manage sensitive matters with care and confidentiality. Your work will directly contribute to smarter workforce planning and better outcomes for the department and the communities we serve.

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Workforce Data and Insights

About you – we're looking for someone who can:

• Experience with a range of data tools to suit reporting, analysis needs and audience.
• Translate complex data into simple, strategic insights for stakeholders.
• Manage multiple priorities with interchanging deadlines.
• Bring strong analytical and reporting skills to support organisational performance.
• Work confidently with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead and inspire a team to achieve shared goals and grow professionally.
• Communicate clearly and persuasively across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Handle confidential and sensitive issues with integrity and discretion.

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 builds 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 Thursday 12th June at 11:55PM

Should you require further information about the role please contact Nicole Mullett, Director P&C Operations on nicole.mullett@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. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.