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

• Be the voice that turns vision into impact—where your leadership creates lasting change
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Office location – Parramatta preferred with other NSW locations considered upon application. Flexible working is supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $145,378.00 to $168,130.00 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 the Manager Diversity & Inclusion, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a culture that reflects the rich diversity of NSW. You'll lead a passionate team that delivers inclusive programs and frameworks, grounded in best practice and aligned with government objectives and community expectations. From designing strategic policy and overseeing employee-led reference groups to evaluating the impact of inclusion initiatives, you will turn vision into meaningful, measurable action across the department.

You will guide the implementation of diversity and inclusion strategies, working closely with the broader department to embed these into our core functions. With your expertise and awareness of emerging themes, you’ll inform innovative approaches to workplace inclusion while balancing contrasting views and navigating complex stakeholder relationships. You’ll be a trusted advisor, helping managers and leaders connect diversity with business outcomes, and driving organisational change to ensure everyone feels seen, valued and supported.

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

What you will bring to the role

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members.
• Proven leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve shared goals.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Deep understanding of inclusive workforce practices and the ability to translate strategy into workplace impact across complex environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects from ideation to execution, balancing competing priorities while fostering collaboration across diverse audiences.
• Experienced in developing governance frameworks and driving cultural transformation through policy, data insights and employee engagement.
• Confident in navigating sensitive conversations and differing perspectives to achieve shared inclusion outcomes.
• Skilled in using research and metrics to evaluate and continuously improve diversity and belonging initiatives.
• Able to lead cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external community stakeholders to amplify inclusion in both service delivery and workplace culture.

What is as essential requirement

• Significant experience and/or qualifications related to human resources, diversity and inclusion or related disciplines.

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, 28 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.