Executive Officer

• Temporary full-time opportunity until October 2027
• NSW office location negotiable between Parramatta, Newcastle or Orange with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $154,231 to $178,369 p.a + super
• A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities

As Executive Officer in the Office of the Deputy Secretary Corporate Services, you'll work alongside senior leaders to shape strategic priorities, lead high-impact projects and provide trusted advice that supports informed decision-making across Corporate Services.

Working in a fast-paced and highly visible environment, you'll coordinate complex priorities, tackle sensitive challenges and drive continuous improvement across key business functions. You'll play a central role in bringing people together, solving complex problems and delivering initiatives that make a tangible difference.

Read the role description for more detail:  Executive Officer

• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build strong and trusted relationships and collaborate effectively with senior executive leaders, government agencies and diverse stakeholders to achieve organisational priorities.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with demonstrated capability to analyse complex issues, identify practical solutions and provide high-quality strategic advice within tight timeframes.
• Proven leadership qualities, including the ability to exercise judgement, guide teams, influence outcomes and drive the successful delivery of projects and priority initiatives.
• High level administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail and deliver accurate, high-quality work within deadlines

• Experience providing high-level executive, governance or secretariat support in a complex environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or proven experience in executive support, governance, communications, strategic planning, or performance improvement within a complex, sensitive, high-volume environment. 

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.

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you’ll help shape lives and communities across NSW while growing your own career, supported by flexible work options, impactful projects and a collaborative, diverse team. As a high-performing and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve, we value your lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we are committed to helping you thrive through flexible arrangements, workplace adjustments and a culture where everyone feels supported, connected and belongs.

Apply today with your CV and cover letter. Applications close 11pm Tuesday 27^th October 2026.

For more information contact Mitchell Clout, Director Office of the Deputy Secretary at mitchell.clout@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.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles 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 (including an alternate format of the application form), 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.

Advertised: 14 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 27 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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