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

• Deliver best practice project management for Planning NSW
• Ongoing full-time opportunity  
• Parramatta or Gosford office location (3 days p/w + 2 days flexible supported)
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $151,227 to $176,110 + 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. Our mission? To unravel the complexities of housing challenges for the people of NSW.

We are excited to announce this opportunity within our Planning, Land Use Strategy, Housing & Infrastructure (PLUSHI) division. 

The Role 

Our Senior Manager Projects is responsible for managing coordinating and delivering major open space projects, providing expert advice and effective management of complex negotiations, stakeholder relationships, partnerships and collaborations and multidisciplinary teams that lead to the delivery of high-quality open space for the community.

You will project manage the delivery of capital projects, including managing a range of external consultants and service providers, together with the coordination and management of key stakeholders and deliverables.

You will bring

Project and contract management expertise in leading large project consultant teams during design and construction, relevant professional experience in the delivery of large -scale public domain and public open space projects, programs and/or policies and experience in coordinating and managing government agencies and stakeholder engagement.

A degree in a relevant discipline, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture or Project Management essential. 

This is a great opportunity to oversee and manager key public open space projects for NSW!

For more information, please read the full Role Description:  Senior Manager Projects

Join us

Apply online with your resume and cover letter.

Applications close at 11:55PM on Sunday 22 February 2026.

For further information, contact Kate Spargo (Director Development & Delivery) via kate.spargo@dpie.nsw.gov.au and include job title and reference number.

What’s in it for you?

A collaborative culture and long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives such as 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) creates vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manages lands, assets and property effectively, and delivers 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.

 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.

If we can make adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role.