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

• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Located in Parramatta, with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $113,574.00 to $125,720.00 + 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 prioritise 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

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Probity Officer to join the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI). In this key role, you will help embed the principles of equity, integrity, transparency, and accountability across the department’s operations and decision-making processes.

As a trusted advisor, you will build strong relationships across the department and with external stakeholders, offering expert guidance to uphold the highest standards of probity and governance. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing clear, practical advice on probity matters
• Developing and delivering training programs
• Monitoring compliance and drafting reports and resources
• Analysing data to identify trends and recommending solutions to address systemic issues

This is more than just a job—it’s a rare opportunity to launch or grow your career in a rapidly expanding discipline. Probity is gaining increasing prominence across government, and DPHI is proud to host the only standalone Probity Branch in the entire NSW Government. You’ll be part of a team that values your contributions, supports your professional development, and plays a vital role in shaping ethical governance across the public sector.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Probity Officer

What you will bring to the role

• Exceptional communication skills—both verbal and written—to clearly convey ideas and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, enabling you to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving priorities.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative mindset, with a strong commitment to teamwork and supporting colleagues to achieve shared goals.
• High-level administrative proficiency, including the ability to manage competing demands and maintain attention to detail.
• Outcome-focused approach, with the ability to drive results while engaging stakeholders to foster collaboration and secure buy-in.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, building trusted relationships and aligning diverse interests to achieve strategic outcomes.
• Background in law, policy, audit, or other governance functions is highly regarded, bringing valuable insight into probity and compliance.
• Eager to learn, with a proactive attitude toward professional development and continuous improvement.
• Receptive to training and feedback, demonstrating a growth mindset and openness to new ideas.
• Ability to work autonomously, showing initiative and accountability in managing responsibilities independently.

What is an essential requirement:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated experience and/or ability in fraud and/or corruption control, probity, corporate governance, risk management or another field relevant to the role.

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 11:55PM on Monday 11 August 2025

Should you require further information about the role please contact Samuel Ryan on samuel.ryan@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 2, 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