Manager Ministerial & Parliamentary Services

Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.

• Lead high-stakes ministerial and parliamentary operations and drive strategic alignment between the department Ministers office and Parliament to deliver on government priorities
• Temporary full-time opportunity (35 hours/5 days per week) up to November 2026 (with possible extension)
• NSW office location negotiable with flexible working supported

• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $149739.00 to $173174.00 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. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome respected and empowered to succeed.

The role

This pivotal role as Manager Ministerial and Parliamentary Services leads the Ministerial and Parliamentary Services function ensuring the departments communications with the Ministers office and Parliament are strategic timely and aligned with government priorities. This role ensures high-quality ministerial briefings and parliamentary outputs are delivered manages sensitive issues with discretion and guides the department through complex political terrain with clarity and confidence.

Youll be at the centre of government engagement - balancing urgency with precision responsible for leading a high-performing team and driving continuous improvement across systems and processes. With a strong grasp of public administration and a sharp eye for risk this role demands strategic foresight political acumen and a collaborative spirit to deliver outcomes that matter.

For more information read the full Role Description:Role Description

What you will bring to the role

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members.
• Proven leadership qualities including the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve shared goals.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Capable of driving outcomes while effectively involving stakeholders throughout the process fostering collaboration and buy-in.
• Skilled in navigating politically sensitive environments with discretion sound judgment and strategic foresight.
• Adept at managing high-pressure workflows and competing priorities while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Committed to continuous improvement driving enhancements in systems processes and service delivery.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate multi-portfolio outputs.

Key knowledge and experience

• Demonstrated experience leading teams engaging with complex stakeholders in a challenging and highly politically sensitive environment.

• Demonstrated understanding of government and public administration legislative and the role of Minsters and agencies in Government.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent professional experience.

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 Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 11:55pm. Should you require further information about the role please contact Pip Gately Director Parliamentary & Gov Services on .

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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.

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