Team Leader Assessments

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

• Be a key part of the Housing Delivery Authority, established to lead a new streamlined State Significant Development pathway to boost housing supply
• 2 x Ongoing full-time opportunities
• Office location – Parramatta /Newcastle with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $151,227.00 to $176, 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 Housing Development Authority

Boosting housing supply and improving affordability to help to build a better future for the people of NSW

The NSW Government is committed to providing the homes that young people, families and workers need through reforms that are designed to streamline planning approvals for major housing developments. To make this happen as quickly as possible, the Housing Delivery Authority | Planning (HDA) is leading a new streamlined State Significant Development (SSD) pathway and concurrent rezoning process.

Be part of the reform and take the opportunity to make a positive difference for NSW Play a role in increasing housing supply near existing infrastructure vital to supporting thriving, vibrant communities including more options for young people now and into the future. Work in the team responsible for a new approval pathway for major housing projects.

The roles

Team Leader Assessments

No two days are the same We are looking for a dynamic and motivated leader to lead a team of Planning Assessment professionals and coordinate the effective, high quality and timely environmental assessment of State significant projects. Working on a wide range of complex and contentious state significant projects, you will be building relationships with various stakeholders including external agencies and the community while managing their different and often competing interests.

Bring your ideas to the table In this interesting and dynamic role, you will be driving best practice and focussing on business improvement as well as identifying and resolving emerging issues. Recommending changes to the assessment system to significantly reduce the time taken to assess State significant projects without sacrificing the delivery of quality outcomes of these assessments, you will ensure the completion of all assessments within the relevant benchmark period to provide greater certainty for applicants and the community and maintain the integrity of the Government's planning program.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Team Leader Assessments HDA

Team Leader Assessments (Design Excellence)

Design excellence is a vital outcome for our State significant projects.  We are looking for an experienced and motivated design expert to provide advice across our team, ensuring high quality design outcomes for all our projects.  Working with applicants and their architects on a wide range of projects, you will build working relationships and raise awareness of design excellence.  You will also liaise directly with the State Design Review Panels and the Panels for alternative design excellence strategies as needed. You will be working in a fast-paced, outcomes-focused environment to achieve great design outcomes for residents and local communities, while ensuring timely completion of all assessments.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Team Leader Assessments (Design Excellence)

What you will bring to the

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members and prepare high quality reports.

• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations.

• Proven leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve shared goals.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant environmental assessment and planning legislation and processes

What is an essential requirement:

• Degree in planning, environmental management, engineering or other relevant discipline
• Willingness to travel and (minimum) Class C Driver's Licence

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 Tuesday 28 October 2025 at 11.55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Keiran Thomas, Director Regional Assessments, on or

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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.