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

• Client centric leadership role managing the strategic direction of ICT and digital architecture across the department
• Ongoing full-time role
• Sydney or regional location encouraged with flexible working supported
• TRP from $225k to $249k including superannuation, commensurate with experience

This is a unique Band 1 Senior Executive opportunity to shape and lead the alignment of technology architecture and systems across the Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure.

As the Director Technology Engagement, you'll lead the charge in ensuring digital solutions truly work for the people who use them. You'll collaborate with stakeholders across the department to understand their challenges and help co-design technology services that improve how work gets done, driving better business outcomes through smarter systems and support.

The tricky part is balancing technical capability with real-world usability—managing competing priorities, engaging diverse users, and navigating constant change. You’ll need to be a clear communicator, a strategic thinker, and someone who can turn complexity into simplicity while fostering trust, innovation, and adoption across the board.

For more information read the full Role Description: Director Technology Engagement

About You

You are a strategic and people-focused technology leader who will bring a wealth of experience in ICT and digital architecture, coupled with exceptional leadership and communication skills. Your ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and align technology initiatives with business goals will be crucial. With a strategic mindset, you will champion a client-first culture, delivering high-quality outcomes and innovative solutions.

Your commitment to customer service, along with your adeptness at navigating and balancing competing demands, will drive the department's success in achieving its operational requirements and strategic objectives. Your expertise and dedication will be instrumental in shaping the future of technology engagement within the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in computer science, information management, business administration, a related discipline and/or relevant equivalent experience
• Expertise across and within a business partnering/business engagement capacity and knowledge across architecture layers and realms such as technology/infrastructure, applications, information, and business process.

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 15^th July 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.