Digital Governance Officer


Job Location:

Newcastle - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.

  • Join a newly established team
  • Permanent full-time opportunity 35 hours per week
  • NSW office location negotiable: Parramatta Newcastle or Orange with flexible working supported
  • Salary relative to experience and ranges from $113574 - $125720 p.a plus super

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 prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and 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

The Digital Governance Officer role focuses on keeping digital decision making clear consistent and well supported. It supports informed business outcomes by coordinating governance forums preparing clear and reliable papers and records and tracking decisions risks and actions within a fastmoving digital environment. Working closely with a broad range of stakeholders the role balances accuracy and timeliness while bringing structure and transparency to complex digital initiatives.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to join a newly established team giving you a genuine opportunity to help shape how the function works from the ground up. Alongside supporting daytoday activities youll contribute to building fitforpurpose frameworks and helping set strong foundations for how digital governance is delivered into the future.

For more information read the full Role Description: Digital Governance Officer

What you will bring to the role

  • Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
  • Capable of driving outcomes while effectively involving stakeholders throughout the process fostering collaboration and buy-in.
  • Maintains meticulous attention to detail amidst high-volume workloads ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks and deliverables.

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 11:55pm Sunday 10thMay 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Ben Davies Director Technology & Governance at

To enhance your account security PageUp is introducing two-factor authentication (2FA). You can follow the step by step guide here. If you experience any issues please reach out on (02) - HR Support option 2 DPHI People Advisory option 1.

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.

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 ourAboriginal Career pathwaysteam for a yarn.


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.Join a newly established teamPermanent full-time opportunity 35 hours per week NSW office location negotiable: Parramatta Newcastle or Orange with flexible working supportedSalary relative to experience and ranges from $113574...