Director Planning Compliance

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

• Drive real impact across NSW by leading expert teams to tackle complex planning compliance challenges, shape regulatory strategy, and make a difference for communities and the environment.
• Parramatta location with hybrid working supported
• TRP from $217K to $247K including superannuation, commensurate with experience

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 prioritize work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like 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 Director Planning Compliance, you'll lead teams across Sydney Metro region to make sure planning rules are followed and investigations are handled with expertise and care. Your job is to set up strong systems and policies, guide your teams through complex compliance issues, and provide clear, timely advice to leaders and stakeholders.

You'll face challenges like managing sensitive or high-profile compliance matters, balancing different stakeholder views, and responding to emerging risks. Success means working collaboratively, supporting your team, and always aiming for best practice in regulatory work, even when things get tough or the spotlight is on.

For more information read the full Role Description: Director Planning Compliance

What you will bring to the role

• Experience in leading and developing diverse regulatory teams to deliver Government priorities and outcomes.
• Significant experience in regulatory compliance including leading investigations, undertaking regulatory reform, conducting stakeholder engagement, and the development, interpretation and application of relevant legislation.

What is an essential requirement:

• The ability to travel and work outside normal business hours to provide emergency response to serious environmental incidents.
• A current Australian 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 building 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 29 October 2025 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Matthew Dwyer, Talent Acquisition Partner via

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.

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.

If we can make adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team on

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role.