Principal Policy Manager

**_Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies._**
- **Aboriginal Identified Role**:

- **Drive policy reform and influence outcomes for Aboriginal communities**:

- **Temporary (Up to 30**th** January 2026) full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity with strong intention to extend**:

- **Office location - Parramatta/Newcastle preferred, other NSW office locations negotiable (2-3 office days per week)**:

- **Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $145,378.00 - $168,130.00 + Super**

***What’s in it for me?**
Join our team for a **deadly culture** with dynamic collaboration and **genuine long-term career support**. We offer **flexibility in work arrangements**, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise **work/life balance**and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to **fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace** where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

**This is an Aboriginal Identified role where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977).**

**The role**
We’re on the lookout for a Principal Policy Manager who can shape and deliver high-impact cultural policies and frameworks that make a real difference. In this role, you'll lead the development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of Aboriginal cultural capability policies across the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. Your work will ensure our strategies are evidence-based, culturally safe, and responsive to the voices of Aboriginal peoples, communities and entities.

You'll face the exciting challenge of navigating complex policy environments, managing diverse stakeholder needs, and driving change in a dynamic, high-volume setting. You'll be trusted to influence senior decision-makers, build strong community partnerships, and embed cultural knowledge and safety into every layer of the department’s operations.

For more information read the full Role Description**:Principal Policy Manager**

**About you**:

- You have extensive experience developing and delivering culturally responsive public policy, particularly with Aboriginal communities and contexts.
- You bring deep knowledge of policy evaluation, cultural impact assessment, and evidence-based decision-making.
- You're confident leading reforms that translate strategic intent into tangible outcomes on the ground.
- You have a strong ability to negotiate, collaborate and influence in politically and socially sensitive environments.
- You are committed to building cultural safety and improving long-term outcomes for Aboriginal peoples through policy leadership.

**Desired Knowledge & Experience**
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in human resources, management, arts and/or related specialised discipline or demonstrated relevant experience.
- Extensive experience in a policy and coordination function which result in positive Aboriginal outcomes, including embedding strategic and operational processes within core business and advice at a senior level.
- Experience in delivering Department wide strategies, including thought leadership, coordination and reporting.
- Experience partnering with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and entities.
- Full Drivers Licence for occasional need to travel.

**What is an essential requirement**:
Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:

- is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
- identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
- is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

**About us**
The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

**Join us**

**Applications close Wednesday 14**th** May 2025 at 11:55PM**
- A recruitment pool may be created