Manager Strategy

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

• Exciting opportunity to lead and manage the Strategic Business Planning team
• Temporary full-time role (35 hours per week) available until July 2026
• Office location based in Parramatta and Sydney CBD with flexible working arrangements supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $149,739 to $173,174 + 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:

As the Manager Strategy and Business Planning, you'll be responsible for ensuring alignment of business planning and performance reporting across the department with our Corporate Plan. This will include embedding the Corporate Plan, setting performance benchmarks, and ensuring that all parts of the department are working toward common goals.

Additionally, you'll support senior leaders by managing reviews of our business operations and programs to help us meet our strategic goals. This role requires a forward-thinking leader who can navigate complex issues, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.

This is a role for someone who thrives in a leadership position, enjoys tackling complex challenges, and is passionate about making a real impact in the public sector.

What you will bring to the role:

• Proven leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve shared goals.
• Resilience and a positive attitude to persevere through obstacles and maintain productivity during challenging times.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Strategy and Business Planning

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 on Wednesday 24 September 2025 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Mohamad Achouh, A/Director Strategy and Governance 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.