• Client centric strategic leadership role across data and spatial services
• Ongoing full-time role
• Sydney or regional location encouraged with flexible working supported
• Total Remuneration Package from $203K

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for data, spatial services, and information management? Join the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) as the Director of Data, Spatial and Information Services and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of New South Wales.

In this senior executive position, you will be at the forefront of managing and delivering cutting-edge data services, data analytics, spatial services, and records and information asset management. Your expertise will drive the development and secure operation of information and digital services, ensuring that our department remains a high-performing, world-class public service organization.

For more information read the full Role Description: Director of Data, Spatial and Information Services

About You

You are a seasoned leader with extensive experience in leading the delivery, management, and support of GIS/spatial applications, coupled with the delivery, management, and support of Enterprise Data Warehouses. Your background includes leading projects and teams within highly complex matrix organizations, where you have consistently provided expert advice on the technical aspects of GIS and spatial data management.

You have a proven background in a client-centric approach, demonstrating strong client intimacy by understanding the business's needs and why we do what we do to enable the business. Your leadership style is collaborative and inclusive, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement. You are adept at guiding, supporting, coaching, and mentoring team members, encouraging them to work collaboratively to achieve shared goals. Your strong communication skills enable you to build effective partnerships and communication networks with key internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, suppliers, and other state government agencies.

You are accountable for your actions, adhering to legislation, policy, and guidelines, and you inspire a culture of accountability within your team. Your financial acumen ensures that you understand and apply financial processes to achieve value for money and minimize financial risk. You are proactive in managing client expectations and providing support and guidance to your team to deliver outcomes within agreed targets and timeframes.

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.

To Apply

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 on Tuesday May 13th 2025 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Alex Underwood, A/Talent Acquisition Partner via email at alex.underwood@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.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

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'.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role.