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

• Turn strategy into results through smart, people-focused project delivery
• Temporary full-time opportunity (up to February 2026)
• Office location – Parramatta with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $125,693.00 to $138,510.00 plus 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

As a Project Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving projects that shape the People and Culture group’s impact across the department. From developing strong business cases and overseeing project plans to guiding delivery and measuring success, you’ll help turn big-picture strategy into tangible results. This role is about providing hands-on support, leading project governance, and coaching others through the delivery of meaningful change across HR, inclusion, and internal communications.

You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Managing shifting priorities and tight timeframes, you'll work closely with diverse stakeholders to keep projects on track and responsive to emerging challenges. Whether it's steering through complex issues, building strong relationships, or identifying smart solutions backed by data and insight, you'll be a key partner in helping people and projects succeed.

For more information read the full Role Description: Project Partner

What you will bring to the role

• Capable of driving outcomes while effectively involving stakeholders throughout the process, fostering collaboration and buy-in.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations.
• Experienced in managing multiple concurrent projects, balancing competing priorities, and delivering results under tight timeframes.
• Proactive communicator who keeps project owners, senior leadership, and teams informed and aligned throughout the project lifecycle.
• Skilled in translating complex project objectives into actionable plans and measurable outcomes, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.

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 Wednesday 16 July 2025 at 11:55pm. Should you require further information about the role please contact Simone Sietsma, Director Organisational Development & Culture on simone.sietsma@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.