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

• Join our Senior GIS Lead Talent Pool for future opportunities at DPHI
• Parramatta office location (3 days office) with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super

At the heart of the New South Wales (NSW) planning system, the Planning Group takes centre stage. Driven by the NSW Government’s unwavering commitment to tackle the critical housing issue, we provide essential support and strategic guidance. The Planning Land Use Strategy, Housing and Infrastructure (PLUSHI) team are the driving force behind the Department's strategic planning, policy, rezoning, and infrastructure projects, all aimed at making New South Wales a better place to live.

The role 

The Senior GIS Lead in our team is responsible for supervising and implementing GIS and spatial services in support of the statutory planning functions of DPHI, ensuring the Department develops and maintains a best-practice, high quality approach to GIS and spatial information management in relation to its activities and linkages with other Government agencies and stakeholders.

About you

Leading a team of spatial analysts, you will provide specialist expertise on the production and review of statutory planning datasets and the delivery of high- quality maps as dictated by corporate standards. You will implement planning datasets management practices in line with spatial data life cycle principles, prioritise GIS activities, manage data requests, and oversee GIS deliverables reporting to management as required.

Collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, you will identify business improvement opportunities, support planning reforms and programs, implement GIS solutions and provide specialist expertise on the production and review of statutory planning datasets and management of planning spatial layers.

You will bring demonstrated experience in the management, manipulation, analysis and presentation of spatial data, experience in maintenance of spatial services, including analysis and troubleshooting of issues in a high-pressure environment and demonstrated proficiency in these tools/software or similar - ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, FME, Python

• Tertiary qualifications in GIS or spatial science and/or equivalent professional experience is essential.

For more information read the full Role Description:   Senior GIS Lead

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.

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 11.55pm on Sunday 9 November 2025.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Gabriele Caccamo via gabriele.caccamo@dpie.nsw.gov.au.

A place on our talent pool recruitment pool for 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.