Executive and Governance Support Officer

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure; Parramatta; Vor Ort; AUD 103.000 - 114.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure is seeking an executive and governance support officer. You will coordinate executive priorities, governance activities, projects and operational initiatives across the Land and Asset Management Directorate.

You will provide confidential executive assistant support to the Executive Director, prepare minutes, agendas, reports, and manage diaries, emails, travel and logistics.

Qualifikationen

• High level administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills for project outcomes.
• Proven ability to collaborate and drive governance processes and initiatives.

Aufgaben

• Occasional travel within the state to support duties.
• Occasional after-hours availability to support the Executive Director.

Kenntnisse

Administrative excellence

Organisation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Jobbeschreibung

• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $102,936 to $113,579 p.a + super
  

The role

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. It is a highly visible role where you'll be the trusted point of coordination for executive priorities, governance activities, projects and operational initiatives across the Land and Asset Management Directorate.

From undertaking executive assistant duties to coordinating governance & WHS activities, supporting key projects and driving action plans forward, you'll play an important part in shaping safe, well-managed public places for the people of NSW.

A key aspect of the role will be providing confidential executive assistant support to the Executive Director including preparation of correspondence, minutes, agendas, reports, presentations, as well as diary management, email management and travel and logistics management.

You will also provide secretariat support to committees and working groups, coordinate Health, Safety and Wellbeing initiatives, manage stakeholder communications and help drive projects and operational outcomes in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.

You will possess a high level of integrity when dealing with sensitive and confidential information and be supportive and mature in your approach with collaboration and fostering relationships.

This is an exciting role with a range of diversity where no day is the same, you will work to a fast pace and deal with a wide variety of stakeholders in your day-to-day.

Read the role description for more detail: Executive and Governance Support Officer

About you

• High level administrative, and organisational skills and attention to detail, with the flexibility to manage competing and constantly changing priorities, coordinate multiple activities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to research information, identify risks and develop practical solutions to support project outcomes.
• Proven ability to achieve outcomes through collaboration, contributing to governance processes, project delivery and continuous improvement initiatives while fostering stakeholder buy-in.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Willingness to undertake occasional travel within the state
• Occasional flexibility to be contactable outside standard business hours may be required to support the Executive Director, particularly during periods of travel.
  

About us

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you’ll help shape lives and communities across NSW while growing your own career, supported by flexible work options, impactful projects and a collaborative, diverse team. As a high-performing and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve, we value your lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we are committed to helping you thrive through flexible arrangements, workplace adjustments and a culture where everyone feels supported, connected and belongs.

Applications close 11:55pm Monday 2 nd November 2026.

For more information contact Freya Mudie, Senior Project Officer Land and Asset Management at [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 our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career Pathways team 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.