Job Description

Shape your world. Together we’re building the future of NSW

• Shape the strategic direction of a critical statewide function and influence decisions at the highest levels of NSW Government.
• Temporary full time parental leave backfill – 6 months with possibility of an extension
• Office location negotiable and flexible working supported
• TRP starting from $247,865 including superannuation, commensurate with experience

The Opportunity:

Join Value NSW (VNSW) as Director, Strategy and Advice, a pivotal senior executive role working directly with the Chief Executive Officer to support the Valuer General, Minister and executive leadership team. You will lead the delivery of strategic policy, financial advice, communications and executive services that enable high-quality, evidence-based decision-making across a critical statewide function.

This is an opportunity to operate at the centre of government, shaping organisational strategy, driving integrated planning and governance, and delivering high-impact communications and advice in a fast-paced environment. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, strengthen stakeholder engagement and influence reform initiatives that enhance systems, performance and public value for millions of NSW landholders.

For more information, please review the role description: Director Strategy and Advice

About You:

You are a highly credible senior leader with deep experience in government, bringing a proven track record of leading teams and delivering complex strategy, policy, and executive services outcomes. You thrive in high-demand environments, balancing competing priorities and delivering at pace to a broad range of stakeholders. You are confident providing clear, plain-English, strategic advice to senior executives, Ministers, and key partners, translating complexity into concise, actionable insight.

You are proactive and solutions-focused—identifying issues early, shaping responses, and managing risk and governance with discipline and sound judgement. You have a sharp ability to cut through large volumes of information to distil what truly matters, ensuring decision-makers are equipped with the ‘need to know.’ Above all, you bring energy and authenticity to your work—you enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic environment, embrace shifting priorities, and value a team culture where people work hard and enjoy what they do.

Essential Requirements:

Tertiary qualifications relevant to strategic engagement, policy, communications, finance, or evaluation, and/or extensive experience at a senior level in the development and implementation of strategic policy frameworks, stakeholder engagement, executive coordination and services, and strategic finance/business operations.

About Us

Value NSW (VNSW), part of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, delivers the valuation system for rating and taxing as well as compulsory acquisition compensation purposes via delegation of the Valuer General of NSW. This includes but is not limited to:

• Making more than 2.7 million residential, rural, commercial and industrial valuations annually, with a total value of approximately $3 trillion as well as managing compulsory acquisition determinations in situations where government cannot reach agreement, totalling over $1 billion per annum
• Delivering customer services and experience for 2.7 million landholders per annum – receiving up to 50,000 calls and many more enquiries
• Monitoring, assurance and governance pertaining to the quality of the valuations undertaken relevant to both the Valuation of Land Act 1916 and the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991

In addition, VNSW provides other specialised valuation activities, services and determinations for other cluster or statewide government partners – including being responsible for the delivery of all valuations for government property transactions as defined by the Government Property Framework and Treasurer’s Directions as well as more than $84 billion in government asset valuations for financial accounting purposes.

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.

To Apply:

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 Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 11:59PM

Should you require further information about the role please contact Alex Underwood, Talent Acquisition Partner via alex.underwood@dpie.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.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role 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, 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.