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

• Turn complex data into actionable insights as a champion of workforce transformation. 
• Temporary full-time opportunity for 12 months with probability of longer term or ongoing
• Office location – Parramatta preferred with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $129,464.00 to $142,665.00 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 Strategic HR Project Partner, you will take the lead on designing and delivering workforce strategies, policies, and frameworks that set the organisation up for long-term success. The role is about making sure the workforce is ready for the future by aligning planning with business needs and broader People & Culture priorities, and offering expert advice that enables DPHI to deliver on its inaugural Workforce Strategy.

This role offers variety and the opportunity to drive impact across the workforce. Key activities include: managing a range of strategic HR projects from concept to implementation, partnering with the business and the wider P&C team to design initiatives that align with emerging workforce priorities and developing policies and frameworks that positively impact the DPHI workforce.

The role requires the ability to work across projects, analyse and interpret data and engage stakeholders at all levels. You will leverage your strategic thinking and practical delivery skills, all aimed at creating meaningful, evidence-based workforce solutions that support better outcomes for our people and their ability to deliver on DPHI’s purpose.

For more information read the full Role Description: Strategic HR Projects Partner

What you will bring to the role

• Proven track record working with data, turning complex workforce analytics into clear insights that guide strategic decisions.
• Sophisticated project planning and implementation skills with experience leading strategic HR projects 
• Experience in building frameworks and policies, with a knack for creating tools that are both effective and easy to apply.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Collaborative approach with the ability to bring different perspectives together to shape workforce solutions that work across the board.

Key knowledge and experience

• Broad experience in strategic workforce planning, delivering strategic HR projects and the development and implementation of frameworks, guidelines and policies

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and/or demonstrated equivalent experience in strategic workforce planning or similar 

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 Monday 1 September August 2025 at 11:55pm. Should you require further information about the role please contact Nila Banerjee, Manager Strategic HR Projects & Change on Nila.Banerjee@planning.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.