Talent Pool Principal Design Advisor

Parramatta - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 151227 - 176110

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.

A senior design leadership role that shapes the quality of major government projects by providing expert design advice driving collaborative codesign processes and building a strong design culture across agencieslifting design capability informing strategic decisionmaking and championing bestpractice outcomes for NSW.
This Talent Pool is being created for future Ongoing or Temporary roles that may arise over the next 18 months.
Office location based in Parramatta with flexible working supported
Salary relative to experience and ranges from $151227 to $176110 super

Whats in it for me

Youll be part of a highly collaborative design-driven team that values ideas rigour and impact. We support flexible ways of working meaningful and varied projects and a sustainable approach to work and wellbeingincluding flex leave and access to support programs. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome respected and empowered to do their best work.

The Role

The role focusses on lifting the quality ambition and consistency of design outcomes across NSW by offering clear expert advice on projects and policies and helping shape guidance that strengthen design outcomes. It involves working closely with teams across the Department and other agencies to embed strong design thinking support codesign processes and develop practical guidance and tools that help improve decisionmaking. A big part of the work is building partnerships fostering research and raising awareness of bestpractice design so design-led evidence-based thinking informs decision-making at every scale and becomes a consistent expectation across government.

The role operates within an environment of ongoing cultural change. It requires the ability to guide and influence others support design stewards and navigate established governance and project controls with confidence and judgement. Balancing design quality with time and cost pressures is central to the role as is working constructively within complex organisational structures. Success in this position calls for strategic thinking credibility in design and the ability to shape a more contemporary design-focused approach to government project lifecycles.

For more information read the full Role Description:Principal Design Advisor

What you will bring to the role

Deep expertise in architectural and urban design with the ability to provide highlevel strategic advice on complex highimpact government projects.
Strong capability in embedding design thinking and codesign processes including working collaboratively across agencies and within established project governance structures.
Proven experience developing policy guidance material and practical design tools that lift design quality and support informed decisionmaking.
Welldeveloped stakeholder and partnershipbuilding skills with the ability to influence guide design stewards and navigate cultural change across diverse government and industry groups.
Ability to balance design quality with time and cost pressures supported by strong research capability and a contemporary understanding of bestpractice design approaches.

What is an essential requirement:

Degree in architecture landscape architecture urban design and/or other relevant discipline and significant relevant experience
Be eligible to be registered in the peak body for specialist design qualification (where applicable)

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 Thursday 26 February 2026 (11:55PM)

Should you require further information about the role please contact Paulo Macchia Director Design Governance on

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A talent pool will 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 (02) - HR Support option 2 DPHI People Advisory option 1 and reference Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number.

Check out ourAboriginal applicants guideto assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathwaysteam for a yarn.

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Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.A senior design leadership role that shapes the quality of major government projects by providing expert design advice driving collaborative codesign processes and building a strong design culture across agencieslifting design...