Executive Director, SPI

Executive Director, Strategy Planning and Innovation, Ongoing, Sydney

This role is a Senior Executive Band 2, with the TRP ranging from $321,517 to $358,936 inclusive of superannuation, commensurate with experience.

Join INSW and play your part in creating a sustainable infrastructure legacy for NSW

About the Role

The Executive Director, Strategy, Planning and Innovation is responsible for directing and leading strategic infrastructure planning, prioritisation, commercial and economic analysis that will contribute to successful infrastructure investment and industry sustainability in NSW.

About You

You will hold tertiary qualifications in a subject area or extensive relevant experience in a similar role.

Whilst also maintaining extensive knowledge and experience of major infrastructure projects including management of politically sensitive issues.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Key accountabilities

• Lead and contribute to work for 20-year and 5-year infrastructure strategy and planning.
• Lead the Construction Leadership Group, and key associated programs, including the Women-in-Construction and Modern Methods of Construction.
• Lead the implementation of key infrastructure-related policy, planning, evidence and recommendations from the State Infrastructure Strategy in collaboration with central and infrastructure agencies, and industry groups.
• Lead strategic advice for the NSW Major Projects Pipeline to ensure Infrastructure NSW delivers current and future objectives.
• Lead the engagement of external service providers and experts to deliver advice, industry innovation and analysis on infrastructure investment, planning and delivery.

For more information, please refer to the role description.

For any questions regarding the recruitment please contact Stephanie Vale is

Why work for INSW?

Infrastructure NSW is a NSW Government agency providing independent, evidence-based advice to Government in relation to infrastructure priorities and projects. Its functions and structure are set out in the Infrastructure NSW Act. 

Our core functions include providing independent and strategic advice to ensure infrastructure investment decisions are underpinned by robust assessment and long-term planning; monitoring NSW's infrastructure program through independent reviews and expert analysis; recommending infrastructure projects to the NSW Treasurer for funding from the Restart NSW fund; and managing the procurement and delivery of nominated priority projects.

We offer flexible working including hybrid options, and are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, providing employees challenging and rewarding work, opportunities for career progression, and learning and development. We offer our employees discounted gym membership, study assistance, salary packaging, and are conveniently located near Wynyard station in Sydney's newest waterfront precinct at Barangaroo. 

Our commitment to diversity

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and women.

We endeavour to make all our roles flexible. While this role is advertised as full-time, we will consider requests to undertake the work flexibly.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and no more than a two-page cover letter which addresses;

• How do your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the Executive Director, Strategy, Planning and Innovation role?
• What unique value will you bring to INSW if you are successfully appointed in this position?

Closing Date: Thursday 13 November 2025 [9.59am]

Please note that applications received via email will not be considered. Please apply using the 'Apply now' link below.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process.

A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications prior to commencement.

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