Senior Development Manager Projects

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW in Parramatta is seeking a Senior Development Manager Projects to lead major property initiatives from planning through delivery, collaborating with government, industry and communities to create value for NSW.

You will provide strategic advice, lead high‑performing teams and oversee governance and risk to meet government priorities, delivering tangible outcomes for NSW communities.

Qualifications

• Build trusted relationships and engage diverse stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes and drive project delivery.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to navigate complexity and manage risk.
• Demonstrated leadership to guide high-performing teams in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to influence decision-making across stakeholders.
• Tertiary qualifications in a business or property related discipline or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead significant property projects from planning through to delivery across NSW.
• Direct and manage service providers and consultants across multiple disciplines to deliver high-quality advice and outcomes.
• Lead project governance and risk management to ensure compliance with legislative and policy requirements.

Skills

Relationship building

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Business or property related discipline

Job description

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW – Parramatta NSW

• Lead complex property projects that unlock opportunities, deliver public value and help create thriving communities across NSW.
• Permanent full-time role with 35 hours per week opportunity,
• Parramatta based location
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $154,231 to $178,369 + super

In this role you will

At Property and Development NSW, you'll lead significant property projects that help shape the places where people live, work and connect. Working across government, industry and community stakeholders, you'll drive outcomes from planning through to delivery while navigating complexity, balancing competing priorities and creating long-term value for NSW communities.

You'll provide strategic advice, lead high-performing teams and influence major property decisions that support government priorities. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact through projects that contribute to stronger communities, sustainable growth and a better future for NSW.

• Lead property research, due diligence, feasibility analysis and strategy development to identify opportunities, evaluate risk and inform investment, development and transaction decisions.
• Direct and manage service providers and consultants in technical disciplines including environmental, heritage, planning, legal, construction, infrastructure, communications, quantity surveying, architecture, leasing and sales to ensure timely delivery of high-quality technical advice and project outcomes that meet government objectives.
• Lead project governance and risk management processes to ensure compliance with legislative, policy and regulatory requirements and the effective identification, mitigation and management of project risk.

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About you

• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and engage diverse stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes and drive successful project delivery.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to navigate complexity, manage risk and develop practical solutions to challenging issues.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to inspire, develop and guide high-performing teams in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to provide strategic advice and influence decision-making across a range of stakeholders.
• Tertiary qualifications in a business or property related discipline or equivalent experience

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: 11:55 PM, Sunday, 1 November 2026. Pleasenote, there will be an additional targeted question related to this position at the end of your application form.

The interviews for this role is due take place on the week of the 09th of November 2026.

For more information about the role, please contact Brooke Wilson at ***************@dpie.nsw.gov.auv

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.

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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 ***************@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637*** - 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.