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

• Help deliver a once-in-a-generation project that will shape the future of Sydney
• Permanent full-time opportunity (35 hours/5 days per week)
• Office located in Sydney CBD with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $149,739.00 to $173,174.00 + super (Clerk Grade 11/12)

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. 

The role

The Bays West Delivery Authority is charged with creating Sydney’s newest precinct, a thriving, connected, sustainable hub with White Bay Power Station as its cultural heart and well connected by the new Metro West line. Its vision is to build on the area’s natural cultural and industrial history to shape a vibrant neighbourhood combining new housing with public open space and opening access to the waterfront for the first time in more than 100 years.

As the Manager Governance & Executive Services, you will partner with the Executive team to enable high-quality decision-making, organisational performance and accountability, ensuring strategic priorities are effectively translated into action. You will lead the development and strengthening of the Authority’s governance frameworks, policies and procedures, ensuring they are fit-for-purpose and aligned with legislative and whole-of-government requirements.

This role will shape the flow of information to the Executive, coordinate critical processes and provide clear, trusted advice on complex and often sensitive matters. Your ability to anticipate issues, bring clarity to ambiguity and maintain momentum will directly support the success of this complex, high-profile project.

You will lead the coordination of executive operations, ministerial and parliamentary services, and governance processes, managing deadlines, risks and quality outcomes. From managing executive workflows and high-level communications to driving continuous improvement and strengthening governance practices, you will play a critical role in enabling confident, informed decision making at the highest level.

In return, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a landmark project that will create lasting value for the community, while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your expertise, judgement and initiative will be highly valued.

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Governance & Executive Services

What you will bring to the role

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to distil complex information into clear, influential advice that supports high-quality decision making.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capability to navigate ambiguity, anticipate challenges and deliver practical solutions in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate across government and stakeholders, including experience liaising with central departments and Ministers’ Offices, and aligning diverse perspectives to achieve shared outcomes.
• Highly developed organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and deliver to tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Sound judgement and discretion when managing sensitive or high-profile matters, ensuring confidentiality while maintaining transparency and integrity.
• A proactive mindset, with the confidence to take initiative, identify opportunities for improvement and drive better ways of working.
• A genuine commitment to purpose-driven work, with the ability to connect day-to-day responsibilities to broader outcomes for communities across NSW.

Key knowledge and experience

• Knowledge of machinery of government, Cabinet and Parliamentary processes, and experience in coordinating and quality-assuring Ministerial correspondence, briefings and parliamentary material.
• Demonstrated experience and capacity to critically assess and provide constructive feedback on written material in the context of Executive and Ministerial requirements.

Essential requirements

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Business Management/Administration and/or equivalent knowledge and experience. 

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 Tuesday, 30 June 2026 at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Sally Ryan, Director Strategy & Governance on sally.ryan@property.nsw.gov.au.

Interviews for this position are planned for late July to early August. Please take this into consideration when applying for the position.

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.