Executive Director Commercial

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 311,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW – Sydney CBD NSW – is seeking an Executive Director Commercial to lead the Bays West program's commercial strategy, major transactions and market engagement to deliver lasting public value.

Reporting to the CEO, you will advise on land transfers, project delivery agreements, leasing and planning arrangements, and collaborate across NSW Government and industry to manage risk and drive the precinct renewal.

Qualifications

• Senior executive leadership experience in complex, politically and commercially sensitive environments.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including major transactions, feasibility and commercial structures.
• The ability to provide authoritative advice on complex commercial, financial, risk and governance matters.
• Highly developed negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills across government and industry.
• A strong track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and managing competing priorities to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Sound judgement, integrity and resilience in complex, sensitive and high-profile environments.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, with extensive knowledge and experience in commercial strategy, property development and the delivery of complex commercial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy for the Bays West program and major transactions.
• Structure and execute major transactions; engage with market and developers.
• Provide authoritative advice on land transfers, delivery agreements, leasing and planning arrangements.
• Build partnerships across government and industry while managing commercial risk.

Skills

Senior executive leadership

Commercial & financial acumen

Authoritative advisory

Negotiation & stakeholder mgmt

Multidisciplinary leadership

Integrity & resilience

Tertiary qualification

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW - Sydney CBD NSW

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

• Lead the commercial strategy and major transactions that will unlock the Bays West Precinct and create lasting public value for NSW
• Temporary two-year role available, based in Sydney CBD, with flexible working arrangements supported
• TRP from $311K to $350K including superannuation, commensurate with experience

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure is seeking an accomplished commercial executive to join the Bays West Delivery Authority as Executive Director, Commercial.

About the Bays West Delivery Authority

The Bays West Delivery Authority is responsible for the renewal of strategically significant NSW Government-owned land across Glebe Island, Rozelle Bay, White Bay and Blackwattle Bay.

The staged renewal of these places will support new public open space on the Harbour, diverse housing, shops and offices, with connections to the new Bays Metro station. This is an opportunity to help shape and enable this significant urban renewal program.

The role

As Executive Director Commercial, you will lead the commercial strategy for the Bays West program, including the structuring and execution of major transactions, market and developer engagement, and investment opportunities that support Government priorities and deliver long-term public value.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will provide authoritative advice on complex commercial and development matters and oversee key arrangements including land transfers, project delivery agreements, leasing and planning agreements.

Working across the Authority, NSW Government and industry, you will build strong partnerships, manage commercial risk and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver outcomes for this significant precinct renewal program.

For more information, read the full Role Description:Executive Director Commercial

What you will bring to the role

You are an experienced executive with strong commercial judgement and the ability to navigate complex government, property, development or infrastructure environments. You will bring:

• Senior executive leadership experience in complex, politically and commercially sensitive environments.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including major transactions, feasibility and commercial structures.
• The ability to provide authoritative advice on complex commercial, financial, risk and governance matters.
• Highly developed negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills across government and industry.
• A strong track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and managing competing priorities to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Sound judgement, integrity and resilience in complex, sensitive and high-profile environments.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, with extensive knowledge and experience in commercial strategy, property development and the delivery of complex commercial transactions.

About us

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, you can shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, manage land, assets and property, and support the delivery of diverse and affordable housing.

We are committed to being a high-performing and inclusive public service organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed.

This role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful, city-shaping work while being supported by flexible working arrangements and a collaborative executive environment.

Applications close: 18 November 2026 at 11:55pm

For further information about the role, please contact Rose Kent A/Manager Talent Acquisition at *********@dphi.nsw.gov.au

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 you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills and potential.

Contact the Talent Team via ***************@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6363 7***, HR Support option 2, DPHI People Advisory option 1, and reference "Request an Adjustment - Executive Director, Commercial - 554468"

Please note that 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