
Shape your world. Shape NSW through projects that matter
This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-impact strategic development portfolio shaping how government land, infrastructure and workplaces are planned, developed and delivered across New South Wales.
From multi-million-dollar fit-outs through to major $100M–$200M developments, you’ll oversee a varied pipeline of projects; each complex, visible and critical to how people work, connect and access services across the state.
The role
As Executive Director, Strategic Development, you will lead the development and delivery of property projects and programs across the NSW Government portfolio. You’ll set the direction and stay close to delivery. Making sure projects are well defined, well governed and set up for success from the start. The role reports directly into the CEO of Property Development NSW and will form part of the Executive Leadership Team.
Working across whole-of-government priorities, you will bring together multiple agencies, align competing interests and guide projects from early feasibility through to delivery. You’ll lead a small, high-performing executive cohort, creating clarity, pace and consistency across a complex program of work.
Key accountabilities include:
For more information about this position, read the full Role Description: Executive Director Strategic Development
What you bring
You are a strategic, commercially astute executive with deep development experience and a strong understanding of project delivery. You think long-term, but you’re not hands-off. You know how to set projects up well and you stay close enough to ensure they land.
You will demonstrate:
Essential requirements
Why this role matters
This is more than a delivery role. It’s an opportunity to shape how NSW Government uses its property footprint to support communities, services and economic growth.
You’ll work across a wide range of projects—different in scale, complexity and challenge, but all important to delivering better outcomes for people across NSW.
And you’ll do it as part of a connected, collaborative system—working better together to bring strong ideas to life and deliver real impact.
About us
At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.
We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.
Join us
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter.
Applications close Sunday 12 July at 11.55pm. Should you require further information about the role please contact Rose Kent, A/Senior Manager Talent Acquisition on 0419 564 141 or rose.kent@dphi.nsw.gov.au.
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.
Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.
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 talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.
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. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.