Executive Officer
Role Overview
Executive Officer in the Office of the Deputy Secretary Corporate Services at DPHI.
Temporary full-time opportunity until October 2027.
NSW office location negotiable between Parramatta, Newcastle or Orange with flexible working supported.
Salary ranges from $154,231 to $178,369 p.a. plus super, relative to experience.
A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities.
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About the role
Executive Officer in the Office of the Deputy Secretary Corporate Services at DPHI.
Temporary full-time opportunity until October 2027.
NSW office location negotiable between Parramatta, Newcastle or Orange with flexible working supported.
Salary ranges from $154,231 to $178,369 p.a. plus super, relative to experience.
A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities.
In this role you will
- Work alongside senior leaders to shape strategic priorities.
- Lead high-impact projects and provide trusted advice supporting informed decision-making across Corporate Services.
- Coordinate complex priorities and tackle sensitive challenges in a fast-paced, highly visible environment.
- Drive continuous improvement across key business functions.
- Bring people together, solve complex problems, and deliver initiatives that make a tangible difference.
About you
- Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills and ability to build trusted relationships with senior executives, government agencies, and diverse stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving abilities to analyse complex issues and provide high-quality strategic advice within tight timeframes.
- Proven leadership qualities including judgement, guiding teams, influencing outcomes, and driving project delivery.
- High-level administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Experience providing high-level executive, governance, or secretariat support in a complex environment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or proven experience in executive support, governance, communications, strategic planning, or performance improvement.
About DPHI
Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure helps shape the future of NSW, creating vibrant communities, places and precincts, and managing land, assets and property.
High-performing and inclusive organisation committed to flexible arrangements, workplace adjustments, and a culture where everyone belongs.
Application notes
- Applications close 11pm Tuesday 27 October 2026.
- Applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents or hold a valid Australian working visa for the duration of the appointment.
- Role is subject to standard pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.
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