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

• Play a key role in the implementation of the DPHI Risk Management Framework and Risk Procedures
• Temporary (up to 31 August 2026) full-time opportunity
• Parramatta location with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + 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

As a Senior Risk Officer, you’ll play a key role in helping teams across the department manage risk more effectively. You’ll support the implementation of the DPHI Risk Management Framework, run risk workshops, develop risk training and provide practical advice to improve control environments and risk culture. You’ll also help drive continuous improvement and build capability through training and awareness programs.

This role is all about making risk management meaningful and accessible – working closely with stakeholders, challenging assumptions, and helping teams embed good risk practices. It’s a great opportunity to grow your career while contributing to smarter, more risk aware culture across the department.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Senior Risk Officer

What you will bring to the role

• Strong understanding of risk frameworks and control environments, with the ability to translate theory into practical, business-friendly advice.
• Experience facilitating risk workshops and reviews, helping teams identify and mitigate risks in a collaborative and solutions-focused way and translating risk workshops inputs into risk registers.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, delivering high-quality insights and risk reports in a dynamic and diverse operating environment.
• Commitment to building capability, through risk training, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives that lift risk maturity across the organisation.
• Drive to grow your career through impactful work, supporting strategic outcomes and helping shape a culture of resilience and informed decision-making.

Key knowledge and experience

• Demonstrated experience with risk management frameworks and practices.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office suite including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

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 Tuesday 21 October 2025

Should you require further information about the role please contact Phil Meredith c on Phillip.Meredith@environment.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