Build places, communities and outcomes that matter

• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity,
• Office location based in Harrington Street, The Rocks with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $154,231 to $178,369 + 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.


The role
In this role, you'll lead the coordination of complex tenancy fit-out projects across some of Sydney’s most iconic public precincts, ensuring tenants can move into safe, compliant and operationally ready spaces. You'll oversee the entire tenancy delivery process, bringing together commercial, design, operational, heritage and regulatory requirements while managing risks, approvals and stakeholder expectations to achieve successful outcomes.

Working in a fast-paced and highly visible environment, you'll provide expert advice, negotiate outcomes, and build strong relationships with tenants, contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders. You'll play a key role in balancing competing priorities and resolving complex issues to ensure fit-out projects are delivered on time, meet compliance requirements and support Placemaking NSW's commercial and operational objectives.

For more information about this position, read the full Role Description: Senior Manager Tenancy Coordination


What you will bring to the role

• Extensive experience leading complex tenancy, fit-out, property or infrastructure projects involving multiple stakeholders and high-risk interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of leasing frameworks, fit-out governance, contractor coordination and regulatory compliance within large property or asset portfolios.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic, risk-based advice and make sound decisions in commercially sensitive and time-critical environments.
• Proven experience influencing and negotiating outcomes across government, tenants, contractors, consultants and service providers where responsibilities are shared.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead complex work programs, manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes, budgets and quality standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex information, build consensus and drive outcomes across diverse groups.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to identify risks, resolve complex issues and continuously improve processes and governance frameworks.
• Resilience, sound judgement and the ability to operate effectively in high-pressure environments with competing commercial, operational and regulatory priorities.
• Experience leading teams and creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance.

What is an essential requirement:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in project management, engineering, construction management, architecture or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Current SafeWork NSW White Card

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 11.55pm Wednesday 5^th August 2026. Should you require further information about the role please contact Katarina Simunic on 02 8522 7615 or Katarina.simunic@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.