- Opportunity to lead delivery of a range of property projects and transactions
- Ongoing full-time role
- Office location can be Coffs Harbour/Queanbeyan/Parramatta
- TRP starting from $239,251 including superannuation, commensurate with experience
Property and Development NSW are seeking applications for the Director Strategic Advisory Services, to deliver property development, transactions and advisory projects for a range of property types across NSW. This ongoing opportunity will be based in Coffs Harbour, however we are also accepting applications from candidates located in Queanbeyan and Parramatta for future opportunities in the team.
About the role
The Director Strategic Advisory Services provides senior leadership and authoritative advice on some of the NSW Government’s most complex and high‑profile property projects and transactions. Reporting to the Executive Director, the role leads the delivery of whole‑of‑government property development, acquisition and divestment initiatives, ensuring outcomes align with government priorities, fiscal objectives and community expectations. The position plays a critical role in shaping strategy, governance, assurance and decision‑making across a diverse portfolio of state‑significant projects.
This role operates at the intersection of government, market and community, acting as a senior interface with Ministers, agencies, investors, developers and local stakeholders. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and cross‑agency partnerships to unlock value from government land, manage risk and deliver sustainable social, economic and environmental outcomes. Success in this role requires sound judgement, strong leadership and the ability to balance commercial, policy and public interest considerations in a highly visible and complex environment.
Your challenge will be to provide expert advice to achieve stakeholder support within the PDNSW leadership team and senior external stakeholders including government officials in other agencies to ensure complex and high-profile projects are delivered within time, cost and quality parameters.
For more information read the full Role Description: Director Strategic Advisory Services
About you
You are a senior property or development leader with a strong track record delivering large‑scale, complex real estate transactions and advisory projects, ideally within a public sector or highly regulated environment. You bring deep expertise in property development, transactions, governance and risk management, and are confident providing clear, evidence‑based advice to executive leadership and Ministers on matters of strategic significance.
You are recognised for your integrity, influence and ability to build trust across government and industry. An inclusive and outcomes‑focused leader, you can motivate high‑performing teams, navigate competing priorities and lead through complexity and change. You thrive in environments requiring sound commercial acumen, political awareness and a strong commitment to ethical stewardship of public assets.
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, and offers workplace adjustments.
To Apply
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 on Tuesday April 7th 2026 at 11:55pm
Should you require further information about the role please contact Alex Underwood, Talent Acquisition Partner via alex.underwood@dpie.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.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
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 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.
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