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

• Step into this unique and exciting role for our Procurement & Property team! 

• Ongoing full-time opportunity 

• Office location – Orange with flexible working supported 

• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $125,693.00 to $138,510.00 

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 

The Property Portfolio & Leasing and Finance Manager is the go-to expert for managing the NSW Department of Planning, Housing, and Infrastructure's property and leasing portfolio, and overseeing management of the Government Electricity & Gas contracts and acts on behalf of other entities such as DPIRD, DCCEEW, NPWS and EPA. In this role, you’ll be responsible for supporting property and leasing services in line with regulations and policies, making recommendations for current and future needs, and ensuring robust financial controls and budgeting.  

The Property Portfolio & Leasing and Finance Manager faces challenges such as maintaining an accurate property and lease portfolio, complying with diverse legislative requirements, and continuously improving management processes to provide value-added services. Your focus will be providing expert advice to stakeholders and senior management on property and leasing management issues, while balancing tight deadlines, limited resources, and competing priorities to meet the needs of business units across a diverse cluster. 

For more information read the full Role Description: Property Portfolio & Leasing and Finance Manager 

What you will bring to the role 

• Financial acumen to understand financial principles, analyse data, make informed budgeting decisions and recognise the economic impact of business decisions. 

• Familiarity/experience in commercial leasing desirable but not essential.  

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members and stakeholders.  

• Proven leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve shared goals.  

• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations.    

• High level administrative skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and competing demands.  

• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.  

• Flourishes in dynamic environments, demonstrating resilience and adaptability to effectively navigate change.  

Essential requirements of the role 

• Australian Driver’s License required for occasional travel 

Key knowledge and experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Adobe, PowerPoint, Outlook) 

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 19 March 2025. For more information about the role, please contact Lesley Radburn on lesley.radburn@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 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.