Director Energy & Resources Policy

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 255,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure invites an experienced policy leader to join as Director, Energy and Resources Policy in Parramatta. You will steer the state's energy and resources policy reform, guiding senior decision-makers through complex issues to deliver outcomes for NSW communities and businesses.

You will build cross‑government relationships, manage a multidisciplinary team and influence major projects while ensuring policy is practical, evidence‑based and

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of energy and resources policy that supports NSW's transition to renewable energy and a more streamlined planning system.
• Provide clear strategic and technical advice on complex issues, helping senior decision-makers navigate legislative requirements and limited information.
• Build relationships across government, industry and communities and lead engagement on sensitive mining and renewable energy matters.

Job description

Shape your world, in the team that shapes NSW communities, spaces and economies.

• Lead some of NSW's most significant energy and resources policy challenges and help shape the state's transition to a sustainable energy future.
• Ongoing full-time role available, Parramatta location with flexible and hybrid working arrangements supported (location negotiable)
• TRP from $255K to $280K including superannuation, commensurate with experience

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure is seeking an experienced and influential policy leader to join us as Director, Energy and Resources Policy.

This is an opportunity to lead the energy and resources policy reform agenda at a pivotal time for NSW's transition to renewable energy. You'll provide strategic and technical advice on complex policy matters, influencing government decision-making and shaping outcomes for communities across the state.

About the Role

As Director, you'll lead the development of energy and resources policy that supports NSW's transition to renewable energy and a more streamlined planning system. You’ll provide clear strategic and technical advice on complex and emerging issues, helping senior decision-makers navigate legislative requirements, limited information and competing priorities.

You’ll guide a multidisciplinary policy team, build strong relationships across government, industry and communities, and lead engagement on sensitive mining and renewable energy matters. Your focus will be on turning complex evidence and diverse perspectives into balanced policy solutions that support government objectives and deliver meaningful outcomes for NSW.

About you:

• An experienced policy leader who can operate confidently in complex, high-profile and politically sensitive environments.
• Strong strategic judgement and the ability to critically analyse technical, legislative and policy issues, including where information is limited and stakeholders hold competing views. You can translate complexity into practical policy solutions and trusted advice.
• You are a persuasive communicator and skilled negotiator who can build trusted relationships across government, industry and the community. You understand the importance of meaningful engagement, particularly where policy or major projects have significant impacts on communities.
• As a people leader, you create direction and purpose, develop capability and support a collaborative culture where different perspectives contribute to stronger outcomes.
  

For more information read the full Role Description: Director Energy and Resource Policy DAS

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 while building 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.

Applications close on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Matthew Dwyer, Talent Acquisition Partner via [e-mail]

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.

Check out ourAboriginal applicants guideto assist with applying for the role or contact ourAboriginal Career pathwaysteam for a yarn.

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 [e-mail] or [phone] - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

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.This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.