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

• Lead Strategic Platform Innovation for Thriving Communities
• Temporary full-time opportunity until September 2026
• Office location – Parramatta preferred, other NSW locations considered upon application
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $149,739 to $173,174 + super

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure is seeking a visionary Manager Platform Solutions to lead the strategic evolution of our digital platforms. This 12-month opportunity offers the chance to shape the future of public services through innovative technology and collaborative leadership.

In this role, you will:

• Drive the strategic direction of platform solutions aligned with departmental priorities.
• Lead technical consulting and ensure architectural integrity across solution delivery.
• Champion DevOps maturity and continuous improvement across teams.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders to deliver scalable, sustainable digital outcomes.
• Provide expert oversight and support for critical applications and services.

Strategic Capabilities We Value

We’re looking for a leader who brings:

• Deep expertise in system design and development across technologies.
• Proven experience in Salesforce platforms and DevOps tools including Bitbucket, ANT, GearSet, Azure DevOps, Jira, and Confluence.
• The ability to translate business needs into technical strategy and scalable solutions.
• A track record of delivering high-impact outcomes in complex environments.

What You’ll Bring

• Strategic thinking and the ability to balance competing priorities to achieve long-term goals.
• Broad platform knowledge to architect and deliver complex, integrated solutions.
• Strong leadership and accountability in delivering quality outcomes.
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and customer-centric service delivery.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to influence across teams and functions.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Manager Platform Solutions

Essential requirements

• Experience in system analysis and design including in requirements gathering and documenting functional requirements, understanding business requirements/process.
• Demonstrated proficiency in languages and tools relevant for the specific role:
• XML, VB.NET, .NET, PHP, Java and Web Services
• Strong MS-SQL database and TSQL knowledge, skills and experience including performance tuning of SQL queries both implicit and EF generated
• SOQL (Salesforce Object Query Language)
• Apex – Salesforce’s proprietary programming language for backend logic.
• JavaScript – Useful for customizing Salesforce Lightning components.
•  HTML & CSS – For UI customization within Salesforce.
•  Python or SQL – Often used for data manipulation and integration tasks
•  Bitbucket, ANT, GearSet
• Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence
• Data Visualisation Tooling (PowerBI, QlikView etc)

Join us

Apply online with your resume and cover letter. Applications close Sunday, 12 October 2025 at 11:55PM. Contact Nida Maqsood, Director Application Management on nida.maqsood@dpie.nsw.gov.au for further details.

If we can make adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.