• Manager State Rezoning opportunity now available
• Temporary full-time until 30 June 2027 + creation of Talent Pool
• Parramatta office location with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $151,227 base to $176,110 + super

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you will contribute to shaping lives and communities across NSW, while shaping your own career. You will enjoy flexible work options, varied and impactful projects, and a vibrant, diverse team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and support. We are creating a workplace where everyone belongs and where you can balance work, life and wellbeing.

At the heart of the New South Wales (NSW) planning system, the Planning Group takes centre stage. Driven by the NSW Government’s unwavering commitment to tackling the critical housing issue, we provide essential support and strategic guidance.  The Planning Land Use Strategy, Housing and Infrastructure (PLUSHI) teams are the driving force behind the Department's strategic planning, policy, rezoning, and infrastructure projects, all aimed at making New South Wales a better place to live.

This role is focused on delivering place-based precinct planning outcomes that support urban renewal and transformation. It involves managing projects end-to-end—from shaping place strategies and preparing rezoning proposals, to coordinating budgets, consultants and stakeholder engagement—while providing clear, timely advice to leaders to help resolve complex cross-government planning and infrastructure challenges.

You will be balancing competing priorities and stakeholder interests, and simplifying complex technical information into clear, accessible communication. It also involves preparing robust planning frameworks that respond to housing, employment, transport and environmental needs, while contributing to ongoing improvements in team processes, systems and ways of working.

For more information about this position, read the full Role Description:   Manager State Rezoning

What you will bring to the role

Ability to deliver end-to-end place-based precinct planning for urban renewal, manage project budgets, scopes and consultants, and leading communications and stakeholder engagement, provide clear, timely advice to senior leaders on complex cross-government planning and infrastructure matters and support continuous improvement by contributing to branch initiatives that enhance systems, policies and processes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, meet requirements, and strengthen overall team operations.

A degree in planning, urban design, environmental management or a related field is essential.

About Us

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property. We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.

Join us

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us.

Applications close 11.55pm on Monday 29 June 2026.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Brendan Metcalfe via brendan.metcalfe@dphi.nsw.gov.au.

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.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

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'.

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. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.