Director Local Planning (Central, West and South)

Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.

• An executive leadership role in Planning with a strong focus on planning proposals and local council support
• Ongoing/Permanent full-time role available
• Parramatta Sydney CBD location with hybrid working supported
• TRP from $231K to $256K including superannuation commensurate with experience

Whats 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

In this role youll be leading a place-based team that works closely with councils communities and industry across the Sydney Metropolitan Central West and South region. Your focus will be on integrating land use and infrastructure planning to create vibrant well-connected places. Youll guide strategic planning and development assessments helping councils navigate complex issues and deliver renewal precincts that align with government priorities.

The job comes with its share of challengesbalancing competing stakeholder interests managing time-sensitive decisions and navigating high-profile planning matters. But its also a chance to shape outcomes through collaboration expert advice and strong leadership. Youll be setting priorities driving performance and making sure planning decisions are informed timely and impactful.

For more information read the full Role Description:Director Local Planning PLUSHI

What you will bring to the role

• Significant knowledge of the workings of State and/or local government and in-depth knowledge and experience working with applicable legislation and regulations.
• Significant experience at managing change and large and complex resources to achieve key organisational objectives.
• Significant experience in mobilising discrete projects programs and initiatives.

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualification in urban planning architecture or a related discipline.
• Experience in managing a multi-disciplinary team of professionals in a complex working environment.

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 Tuesday 24 February 2026 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.

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.