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

• Step into a pivotal leadership role where you'll guide a team tackling complex, high-profile compliance investigations tied to state significant projects.
• This is your opportunity to influence environmental and regulatory outcomes, drive strategic improvements, and make a lasting impact on sustainable development across New South Wales.
• Multiple Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity (part time, role share options may be considered)
• Parramatta based role with flexible working opportunities
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $151,227 to $176,110 + 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

This role is all about leading a compliance team who dig into complex issues associated with State Significant Projects across NSW, directly contributing to regulatory oversight and environmental governance within the Department of Planning, Housing & Infrastructure (NSW Planning).

In this dynamic role, you'll engage with complex compliance matters, ensuring best practices are followed while collaborating with key stakeholders to achieve optimal project outcomes.

As a team leader, you will be guiding investigations, making sure environmental and planning conditions are being met, and stepping in with regulatory action when needed. It’s hands-on, fast-paced, and focused on delivering smart and sustainable outcomes.

You’ll be juggling high stakes matters that often come with technical depth and public scrutiny, so being able to cut through complexity and balance competing interests is key. From mentoring your team to managing external experts, shaping policy, and improving systems, you’ll be right at the centre of driving better compliance outcomes that make a real difference.

If you're looking for a challenging yet rewarding career, this position will provide professional development, meaningful work, and an opportunity to shape New South Wales planning and infrastructure landscape.

 For more information read the full Role Description: Team Leader Compliance Planning

What you will bring to the role

• Detailed knowledge of legislation and policies governing land use planning and regulation
• Strong ability to work to tight and / or shifting deadlines.
• Proven ability to lead and support a high-performing team conducting high-quality regulatory investigations into alleged breaches across State Significant infrastructure and Development projects, including housing, industry, quarries, waste and infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical skills to navigate technical issues and deliver clear, outcome-focused solutions under pressure.
• Confidence in managing sensitive, high-profile matters while balancing stakeholder expectations and competing interests.
• Experience in mentoring staff, coordinating external experts, and driving continuous improvement across systems and processes.
• Strategic mindset with a practical approach to shaping policy and ensuring environmental and planning conditions are upheld.
• Willingness to travel and (minimum) Class C Driver’s license  
• Cert IV or Diploma in Government Investigations (desirable)

What is an essential requirement:

• Degree qualification in planning, environmental management, engineering or other relevant discipline.

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 Sunday, 29 March 2026 (11:55 PM).

Should you require further information about the role please contact Rob Sherry on rob.sherry@planning.nsw.gov.au or Mobile number 0429 782 853.

To enhance your account security, PageUp is introducing two-factor authentication (2FA). You can follow the step by step guide here. If you experience any issues please reach out on (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1.

A talent 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.