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

• Temporary Up to 30^th June 2026 full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity,
• Office location based in Parramatta with flexible working supported

• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $ $ 149,739.00 to 173,174.00 + 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 are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role:

This role leads a team to shape and deliver major policy reforms and strategic initiatives that drive better outcomes for NSW. It involves analysing complex issues, developing evidence-based solutions, and providing expert advice to senior executives and ministers. With a focus on due diligence, compliance, and probity, the role ensures that policies and programs are grounded in sound analysis and implemented effectively to achieve long-term results.

Success in this role requires strong leadership, strategic insight, and the ability to navigate complex political and policy environments. Project management skills and attention to detail is essential. Building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, challenging conventional approaches, and maintaining a whole-of-government perspective are key to delivering innovative, practical, and forward-looking policy outcomes.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Principal Policy Officer PWD OSL Clk Gde 11-12 RD 16072024.docx

What you will bring to the role:

• Proven ability to lead the design and delivery of evidence-based projects, programs, and reform initiatives that address complex and emerging issues.
• Strong research and analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights that shape innovative outcomes. Understanding of property and government priorities for strategic outcomes.
• Skilled at engaging, consulting, and negotiating with senior executives, ministers, and cross-sector stakeholders to build consensus and deliver whole-of-government solutions.
• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring high-performing teams to deliver quality outcomes under tight timeframes and in politically sensitive environments.
• Deep understanding of governance, compliance, and probity principles, with a focus on ensuring transparency, accountability, and continuous enhancement.

What is an essential requirement:

Degree (or experience) in a relevant discipline, including but not limited to planning, law, sciences, economics, political science or property.

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 11.59pm Sunday 23^rd November 2025

Should you require further information about the role please contact Sarah Strang on sarah.strang@dpie.nsw.gov.au

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A talent 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.