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

• Permanent opportunity, full time hours (35 hours/week)
• Office location – The Rocks, with hybrid working arrangements available
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $149,739 to $173,174 + super

About us
Placemaking NSW is responsible for managing and caring for some of Sydney’s most iconic harbourside venues and locations, including The Rocks, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour and White Bay Power Station. We also lead the planning and delivery of the Bays West Urban Renewal Precinct, a state significant project that will bring new homes, jobs, and public spaces to 77 hectares of government-owned land just 2 kilometres from Sydney's CBD. 

The role
In this role, you’ll shape and champion high‑quality public domain, urban design and open space outcomes across some of NSW’s most high‑profile and complex precincts. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you’ll provide trusted design advice and lead the development and delivery of architecture, urban and landscape design that enhances place, supports community needs and reflects best practice.

You’ll balance multiple projects and stakeholder expectations, translating complex design concepts into clear, practical advice while influencing outcomes and maintaining a strong focus on design excellence, collaboration and delivery.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Senior Manager Design and Place


What you will bring to the role

• Proven experience delivering complex urban, architecture, landscape and public domain projects, ideally within a government or highly regulated environment
• Strong knowledge of NSW planning legislation, policy and processes, including state significant and high‑profile precincts
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear, evidence‑based design advice and challenge design outcomes to achieve best‑practice place making
• Well‑developed communication skills, with the ability to translate complex design concepts into clear, practical advice for diverse audiences
• Strong stakeholder engagement, influence and negotiation skills, working collaboratively across internal teams and external partners
• Sound project and workload management skills, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining quality, consistency and transparency
• A commitment to design excellence, integrity and public value, with a contemporary understanding of best practice urban and landscape design

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualifications in landscape architecture and/or urban design or another built environment discipline and membership, or ability to become a member, of a relevant professional body such as AILA, AIA, PIA or UDA, or equivalent experience.

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 prioritize 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.


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 Tuesday 14^th April 2026.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Annie Tennant on annie.tennant@property.nsw.gov.au.

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.

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.