Shape organisational culture through practical people strategies that lift engagement and performance! 

• Temporary & Permanent positions available (full-time and part-time considered)
• All NSW office locations considered with flexible working arrangements supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $133,347.00 to $146,944.00 plus 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

This is an opportunity for an accomplished HR professional to step into a highly visible senior partnering role where no two days are the same.

As a Senior People Partner, you'll operate as a trusted strategic adviser to leaders across a diverse and dynamic portfolio, partnering on complex people-related opportunities and challenges. Working at the intersection of people strategy and business outcomes, you'll provide practical advice that helps leaders navigate change, build capability and confidence, manage risk and make informed decisions. From organisational transformation and workforce planning to leadership coaching and employee matters, you'll play a key role in shaping solutions that deliver meaningful and lasting impact.

This is a role that requires influence, sound judgement and the ability to build credibility quickly across a broad range of stakeholders. The environment is fast-paced, priorities can shift and no two days look the same. Success in this role requires someone who thrives in complexity, remains calm under pressure and enjoys working through ambiguity to achieve outcomes. In return, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, contribute to significant organisational initiatives and play a genuine role in shaping the future of the organisation and its people.

What you will bring to the role:

• Extensive HR business partnering experience in a complex organisation.
• The ability to confidently lead conversations through ambiguity, change and competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the credibility to advise and challenge leaders at all levels.
• Experience partnering on organisational change, workforce planning and complex employee matters.
• Sound judgement, resilience and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• A collaborative and pragmatic approach focused on delivering outcomes rather than process for process' sake.
• Strong leadership capability and a commitment to developing capability in others.

For more details, read the full Role Description here: Senior People Partner

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 Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Kate Booth, Manager People Partner on kate.booth@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.