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

• Lead a high‑profile transformation program that shapes the future of planning in NSW and drives meaningful change for communities
• Temporary full time until April 2027
• Parramatta office location with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $149,739 to $173,174 + 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

Our Senior Manager supports people across the Planning Group understand, adopt and maintain major system reforms. You’ll guide a team that brings the Change Management Strategy to life, making sure the changes land well, make sense to staff and support better outcomes for communities. Day to day, that means coordinating multiple reform streams, keeping leaders engaged, building change capability, and using data and feedback to understand how people are coping and where support is needed.

You’ll be working in a fast‑moving environment where priorities shift, reforms overlap and people are at different stages of readiness. The challenge is to keep everyone aligned around a shared vision, manage change fatigue, and help leaders model the behaviours needed for long‑term success. You’ll also play a key role in shaping culture and practice by connecting policy, assessment, communications and engagement teams so the whole organisation experiences change in a clear, consistent and supportive way.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Manager

What you will bring to the role

• Proven ability to lead complex, organisation‑wide change programs by translating reform intent into practical, people‑centred strategies that drive consistent and sustainable adoption.
• Skilled in managing multidisciplinary teams, setting clear priorities and aligning resources to deliver high‑quality outcomes within tight and shifting timeframes.
• Confident decision‑maker who operates with significant autonomy, taking full accountability for deliverables, reporting and written advice with minimal oversight.
• Experienced in engaging leaders at all levels, building change capability, and supporting behavioural and cultural shifts across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong analytical approach, using data, research and feedback mechanisms to monitor readiness, manage risk, guide continuous improvement and strengthen confidence in reform outcomes.

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 13 May 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Mike Player, Director Planning System Reform on email mike.player@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.