Director Digital Projects and Transformation

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

• Lead the delivery of digital projects and transformation across the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
• 18-month temporary opportunity – full-time hours
• Location: Parramatta, Newcastle, or Orange, with flexible working supported
• Executive TRP: $217,415 to $242,361 (inclusive of superannuation), commensurate with experience

About the Role

As Director, Digital Projects and Transformation, you will provide strategic leadership and direction for the delivery of significant digital projects and transformation programs within the Digital and Customer Division and across the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI). This pivotal role is responsible for overseeing the planning, management, and delivery of critical and complex work packages, ensuring alignment with the Department's strategic priorities and driving customer-centric digital transformation.

You will deliver expert guidance to the executive leadership team on program delivery and change transformation, ensuring broad consultation at a whole-of-government level. Your remit includes fostering innovation, identifying opportunities for technology-driven solutions, and establishing robust governance frameworks to ensure informed, accountable, and transparent program processes and decisions.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage interdependencies across projects, and maintain awareness of emerging digital technologies and industry standards. Your ability to balance competing demands, manage stakeholder expectations, and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment will be key to your success.

About You

You are an accomplished executive with extensive experience in managing, planning, and coordinating complex digital projects and transformation initiatives. Your background includes the management of complex technology applications, providing cost estimates and solution advice, stakeholder engagement, and future-focused decision making.

You bring a collaborative and results-driven leadership style, with a strong focus on technology delivery, innovation, governance, and operational excellence. Your ability to build effective relationships, communicate clearly, and manage competing priorities in a time-pressured environment will enable you to deliver high-quality outcomes for the Department and the communities we serve.

Essential Requirements:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a discipline relevant to digital projects or recognised equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in managing, planning, and coordinating projects within large, complex organisations.

About Us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. 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.

To Apply

If you are excited by the opportunity to lead digital projects and transformation at DPHI, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Tuesday 21 October 2025 at 11:55pm.

For further information about the role, please contact Alex Underwood, A/Talent Acquisition Partner via

Interviews will be held over MS Teams from 6th – 14th November 2025.

A recruitment 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.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

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 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment – Job Title and Reference Number'.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.