Shape communities. Support outcomes. Build NSW.

• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location based in The Rocks (Sydney CBD)
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super

The role
This is a role for someone who thrives at the centre of a busy executive environment. As the Senior Executive Assistant, you’ll provide high‑level support to the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer of Placemaking NSW—keeping diaries on track, priorities clear and the executive office running smoothly. You’ll be trusted to manage sensitive information, anticipate needs and ensure urgent matters are handled quickly and professionally.

You’ll work across a wide range of activities, from coordinating meetings, travel and projects to drafting briefs, reporting submissions and correspondence for senior leaders and. In a fast‑paced setting with competing deadlines, you’ll use sound judgement, strong organisational skills and initiative to bring clarity, structure and calm to complex workflows.

For more information about this position, read the full Role Description: Senior Executive Assistant


What you will bring to the role  

• Proven experience providing high‑level executive support to senior leaders or C‑suite executives in Government or complex organisations.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage heavy workloads, tight deadlines and changing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting correspondence, managing reporting, coordinating Board minutes and papers plus creation of reports and presentations, that can stand up to scrutiny.
• High levels of discretion, professionalism and integrity when dealing with confidential, sensitive and high‑profile matters.
• Highly developed people skills that give you confidence in liaising with senior executives, Ministerial offices and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, at all levels.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and judgement, with the ability to interpret complex information and respond effectively to emerging issues.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset—comfortable identifying gaps, responding to changing requirements, improving processes and supporting a high‑pressure executive environment.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly learn, government protocols, systems and administrative processes.

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, Sydney Fish Market and White Bay Power Station. Our responsibilities include the full range of activities in our precincts, from major developments to heritage conservation, from delivery of Sydney’s hall mark events to weekly markets, making these areas welcoming, accessible and successful. Our team includes a wide range of professionals across multiple disciplines contributing to the coordinated management of the foreshore precincts.

Please note that Placemaking NSW is part of the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI).

(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 21^st July 2026. Should you require further information about the role please contact Susan Lee on 0439 865 852 or susan.lee@property.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.