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

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Office location – Parramatta, Coffs Harbour or Queanbeyan locations considered with flexible working supported
• Salary from $125,693 to $138,510 + superannuation
• Deliver high-impact government property projects with social and economic outcomes

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 Project Manager you will lead and manage projects that shape the future use of government-owned land. You'll oversee development and transaction strategies that unlock value, optimise utilisation, and deliver community benefit.

You will work across a variety of complex portfolios, providing expert property advice, conducting feasibility and risk assessments, and engaging closely with government stakeholders, industry consultants, and planning authorities to achieve successful project outcomes. Your insight and guidance will influence key decisions and support the delivery of government priorities across NSW.

Read the full Role Description

What you will bring to the role

- Strong project management skills with a strategic lens on government property outcomes

- Ability to provide high-level advice on transactions, acquisitions and development opportunities

- Proven experience navigating planning, heritage, environmental, or stakeholder complexities

What is an essential requirement?

- Tertiary qualifications in a property-related discipline such as planning, valuation/economics, property law, project management, property development or engineering.

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

We’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11.59pm Monday 28 July 2025

For further information about the role, please contact Stella Papageorge at stella.papageorge@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