Executive Director, Planning Reform & Operations

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 317,000 - 355,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure is seeking an Executive Director, Operations and Assessment Policy to lead the delivery of an integrated operational framework for Development Assessment and Sustainability across NSW.

You will provide authoritative strategic advice on complex planning, regulatory and policy matters, influencing government decisions and helping deliver housing, mining and renewable energy priorities.

Qualifications

• Executive leader with strong government, planning, regulatory or policy experience.
• Experience leading large, complex teams and programs to deliver strategic objectives.
• Ability to navigate high-profile, politically sensitive issues and build trusted partnerships.
• Proven capability to lead organisational change and reform programs.

Responsibilities

• Translate legislation and policy into assessment practices and approval pathways.
• Provide strategic leadership across governance, operational delivery and digital transformation.
• Drive reform initiatives and ensure alignment with government priorities and planning reform objectives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Policy interpretation

Education

Degree in related discipline

Job description

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure is seeking an Executive Director, Operations and Assessment Policy to lead the delivery of an integrated operational framework for Development Assessment and Sustainability across NSW.

You will provide authoritative strategic advice on complex planning, regulatory and policy matters, influencing government decisions and helping deliver housing, mining and renewable energy priorities.