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

• Transform employee experience and culture, delivering initiatives that create measurable uplift in engagement and organisational performance.
• Permanent full-time opportunity.
• Office location based in Parramatta with flexible working supported.
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $149,739 to $173,174 + super

What’s in it for me?

Motivated to make a difference? Then join us to work in 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

The Manager Organisational Development leads a small specialist team to drive initiatives that lift employee engagement and strengthen organisational effectiveness across the Department. It enhances a inclusive employee experience through co-creating our culture, behavioural change programs, talent development and succession planning. By designing and delivering high‑quality programs and solutions, the role enables the development of meaningful employee insights and strategic workforce planning.

A major part of the role involves guiding workforce transformation through agile like change management, relevant solutions design and mentoring, and influencing decision‑makers to embed sustainable organisational development practices. It brings a holistic approach to program design, facilitation and cross‑agency collaboration, ensuring, performance systems and employee‑experience initiatives are aligned across the full employee journey. By working closely with People & Culture and business leaders, the role ensures these strategies translate into practical, lasting behavioural change and a more empowered, future‑ready workforce.

For more information read the full: Manager Organisational Development

What you will bring to the role

• A strong track record in organisational development, culture transformation and employee‑experience improvement, with the ability to design and deliver initiatives that drive meaningful change across the employee lifecycle.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including coaching and mentoring others, building team capability, and fostering a high‑performance culture grounded in collaboration and accountability.
• Deep expertise in talent development, including succession planning, leadership frameworks, high‑potential programs, 360‑degree feedback and performance‑development approaches that build a future‑ready workforce.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to use workforce insights and technology platforms to inform decisions, shape strategic workforce planning and deliver continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and facilitation strengths, enabling you to influence senior stakeholders, guide behavioural change and deliver impactful workshops, programs and organisational‑wide initiatives.

Key knowledge and experience

• Experience leading employee experience, culture and performance initiatives, ideally within government.
• Strong capability using employee feedback and engagement platforms, such as Qualtrics.
• Proven ability to manage teams and budgets effectively.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders.

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualifications in in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field and/or equivalent significant experience.

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 22 March 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Simone Sietsma on simone.sietsma@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.