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

• Exciting opportunity to lead and shape our leadership landscape
• Ongoing/ Permanent full-time opportunity 
• NSW office locations include Parramatta, Newcastle & Orange, other NSW locations negotiable (flexible work arrangements available) 
• Generous remuneration package. Salary starting from $139,787 - $161,663 p.a plus super 

What’s in it for me?
Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritize work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role
The People and Culture team within the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) are seeking a Manager Leadership Development. This is more than a managerial role, it’s an opportunity to shape the leadership landscape across the Department and guide the leadership capability framework that directly enhances leadership effectiveness and helps them lead their teams towards their full potential.

As the Manager Leadership Development, you will spearhead progressive leadership development programs of work, driving accountable, outcome-focused growth within the organisation. Your expertise and guidance will play a transformative role that unlocks leadership potential amongst our people, helping DPHI to consistently deliver on its commitments to the people of NSW.

This position offers a dynamic environment where you will not only lead the charge in cultivating leadership excellence but also forge trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, fostering a culture of collaboration that galvanises our people around DPHI’s collective purpose and values.

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Leadership Development

What you will bring to the role
Ideally, you bring experience as a proven specialist in leadership and organisational development at Executive, line, and aspiring leadership levels. Your background should inspire growth, with a track record of devising strategies that have elevated leadership bench strength within large organisations.

You have the skills to translate strategic objectives into fit-for purpose action, realising the intended benefits, while forging trusted senior stakeholder relationships. Your strategic acumen and deep experience of organisational and leadership development practices, allow you to realise initiatives aligned with our organisational goals and our core values.

Your leadership style empowers individuals, creating a culture of accountability within your team. You are an adept project leader, ensuring that initiatives are proficiently executed and deliver tangible, measurable outcomes.

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualifications in leadership, management or organisational psychology, organisational development, learning and development, adult education, and/or equivalent professional experience.

About us
The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Tuesday 26^th November 2024 at 11:55PM

Should you require further information about the role please contact Dan Palmer, Director, Organisational Development and Culture at dan.palmer@dpie.nsw.gov.au 

A recruitment 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.

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. 

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 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

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