Executive Support Officer

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies. 

• Temporary Up to 30th June 2026 full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity,
• Office location based in Parramatta with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $ 113,574.00 base to $ 125, super

What's in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic 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.

The role

 In this role, you'll be the key support to the Executive Director, Office of Strategic Lands — managing priorities, handling sensitive matters, and ensuring the smooth running of daily operations. You'll prepare and review high-level communications, coordinate divisional responses like budget estimates and reports, and provide informed advice through research and analysis to help guide business decisions.

You'll need to juggle competing priorities, align multiple work streams, and foster strong connections across teams and locations. Your ability to communicate clearly, stay organised, and keep things moving will help the Office operate efficiently and maintain a cohesive, well-informed team environment.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Executive Support Officer

What you will bring to the role

• Proven ability to make sound, independent decisions while ensuring advice, reporting and deliverables are accurate, timely and aligned with business priorities.
• Strong coordination skills to support operations, projects and reporting across portfolios, maintaining high standards of quality and consistency.
• Expertise in communication and stakeholder engagement, fostering productive relationships and driving positive business outcomes.
• Demonstrated capability in managing administrative, governance and project management systems, monitoring performance and implementing effective processes and procedures.
• Deep understanding of government protocols and public sector accountability, exercising sound judgement and discretion in navigating sensitive or high-risk matters.

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

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close - Monday, 17th Nov 2025 at 11.55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Lyndsay Brooker on

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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.

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. 

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 or ​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.