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

• Support and grow our cultural, LGBTQIA+ and disability diversity within our department and community
• 2 x ongoing full-time opportunities 
• Office location – Parramatta, Newcastle, Orange with other NSW offices negotiable
• Clerk Grade 9/10 - Salary relative to experience and ranges from $125,693.00 - $138,510.00 + 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 have a number of diverse employee networks and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role
Your role is all about driving meaningful change in diversity, inclusion, and belonging across the Department. You'll collaborate with senior leaders, employee networks, and external and internal partners to identify challenges, implement inclusive strategies, action plans training, and embed best practices. Balancing multiple projects, you'll ensure that diversity initiatives are integrated into the organisation’s culture with good governance while also tracking progress and measuring impact.

To succeed, you’ll need to have genuine passion and inspiring enthusiasm for diversity, inclusion and belonging. You will need to meaningfully engage employees at all levels, navigate complex environments, and manage competing priorities while delivering real and progressive change for an inclusive culture. Your ability to advocate, communicate effectively, build partnerships, and provide expert guidance will be key to creating an inclusive and high-performing workplace.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Partner Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

About you:

• Expertise in being an advocate for diversity with demonstrated results in this space.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering diversity and inclusion strategies and action plans.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Expertise in navigating legislative requirements and reporting related to diversity and inclusion.
• Skilled in designing and facilitating impactful training, campaigns and awareness programs.
• Experience in managing multiple projects and reporting on diversity initiatives.

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualification in Diversity and Inclusion, HR, Business, Engagement or other relevant experience

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 20th March 2025 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Mantej Singh, Manager Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging on mantej.singh@dpie.nsw.gov.au or 02 9228 6297 or 0437 701 820.

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 applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to gender, race, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, and ability. Your unique lived experiences and diverse perspectives will enrich our team and contribute to a strong diversity and inclusion culture.

Adjustments during the recruitment process
We want to ensure that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential for this role. We encourage you to reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. If you are a person with disability, see IworkforNSW for more information on adjustments you can request.

Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 3, 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.