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

• Permanent full-time opportunity (35 hours/week)
• Office location based in Newcastle, Parramatta or negotiable across regional NSW with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $149,739 to $173,174 + super

The role
This is a unique, high‑impact role with oversight across the full Crown Lands and Public Spaces portfolio. You’ll lead audit and risk functions across the agency, working closely with department teams and executives, the audit office and DPHI risk teams to ensure strong governance, compliance and reporting outcomes are in place and continuously improving.

You’ll take a hands‑on approach, coordinating audits, managing risk frameworks and registers, and providing clear, practical advice to support decision‑making across the division. It’s a fast paced environment where you’ll balance competing priorities, translate insights into actions, and work across teams to strengthen audit, risk and resilience capability across a diverse and complex portfolio.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Manager Audit and Risk


What you will bring to the role

• Extensive experience in audit and risk management, ideally within large or complex organisations, with the ability to step in and operate effectively from day one
• Strong knowledge of audit and risk frameworks, governance processes and statutory requirements, including experience working with Audit Offices/Audit And Risk Committees, and senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver audit and risk programs, including coordinating audits, managing compliance requirements and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Proven capability to analyse risk insights and translate them into practical actions, improving systems, processes and organisational capability
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence influencing and advising senior executives and working collaboratively across multiple business areas
• Strong written and communication skills, including preparing high‑level briefings, reports and governance documentation
• Experience leading or mentoring staff, with a collaborative and hands‑on leadership style in a lean team environment
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset, able to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a high‑volume, evolving environment

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or experience in audit/risk management or relevant field.

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.


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.


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 16^th June 2026.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Daniel Heather on daniel.heather@crownland.nsw.gov.au.

To enhance your account security, PageUp is introducing two-factor authentication (2FA). You can follow the step by step guide here. If you experience any issues please reach out on (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1.

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.