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

• Play a hands-on role in delivering workforce reform that supports a stronger, more agile organisation
• Ongoing full-time opportunity (35 hours per week)
• Office location – Sydney preferred with other locations considered upon application. Flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $113,574.00 to $125,720.00 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. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

As the Workforce Planning and Policy Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting strategic workforce planning and policy initiatives that enable the organisation to attract the right talent and skills. Your responsibilities include coordinating projects, conducting research and analysis, and contributing to the development of frameworks, guidelines, and tools that inform workforce reform and strategic decision-making.

Working in a dynamic environment, you will manage multiple priorities and deadlines while interpreting complex workforce data to produce clear, actionable insights. Success in this role requires strong collaboration across teams, effective stakeholder engagement, and the ability to communicate complex concepts in a practical and accessible way. Your work will ensure workforce strategies are consistently applied, future-focused, and aligned with organisational priorities..

For more information read the full Role Description: Workforce Planning and Policy Specialist

What you will bring to the role

• Demonstrated experience supporting workforce planning, policy development, or organisational reform initiatives in a complex environment.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret workforce data and translate insights into practical tools and recommendations.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple streams of work, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Clear and confident communication skills, including experience preparing reports, briefings, and stakeholder-facing materials.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and build relationships that support the successful delivery of strategic workforce initiatives.
• Familiarity with workforce planning tools, templates, and processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement and best practice.

Key knowledge and experience

• Demonstrated experience delivering strategic HR projects and/or developing HR frameworks, policies and guidelines

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and/or demonstrated equivalent experience in strategic workforce planning, delivering strategic HR projects and development of HR frameworks, policies and guidelines

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, 10 December 2025 at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Nila Banerjee, Manager Workforce Strategic HR Projects & Change on nila.banerjee@dpie.nsw.gov.au.

To enhance your account security, PageUp is introducing two-factor authentication (2FA). You can follow the step by step guide here. If you experience any issues please reach out on (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1.

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.