Job Description

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• An executive leadership role leading fast, high‑quality delivery of post‑approval outcomes for major transmission projects, helping unblock complex issues and keep NSW’s energy pipeline moving.
• Ongoing/Permanent full-time role available
• Parramatta location with hybrid working supported
• TRP from $218K to $243K including superannuation, commensurate with experience

What’s in it for me?

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) is looking for a strategic and forward‑thinking executive to help drive the delivery of critical transmission projects across NSW. This is a unique opportunity to shape how major energy infrastructure is delivered—leading complex work, influencing key decisions, and making a tangible impact for communities and the state.

The role

You’ll lead a high‑performing team working closely with EnergyCo, government partners and industry to keep post‑approval requirements for major transmission and renewable energy projects moving. It’s about delivering quality outcomes at pace, improving how we work, and ensuring strong environmental standards—while providing clear, practical guidance for applicants, communities and internal teams.

Day to day, you’ll operate in a fast‑paced and complex environment, setting priorities, resolving issues early and putting the right systems in place to keep work on track. You’ll bring people together, cut through complexity with clear, evidence‑based advice, and continuously improve processes to reduce delays, remove duplication and provide greater certainty for applicants and the community.

For more information read the full Director Transmissions Post Approval DAS ERA

What you will bring to the role

• Extensive knowledge and experience working within the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, related policies and guidelines.
• Significant knowledge of the workings of government and in-depth knowledge and experience working with applicable legislation and regulations.
• Significant experience with transmission infrastructure, or other lineal infrastructure projects and management of post approval matters relating to these projects and on issues around biodiversity and transport related matters.
• Significant experience providing effective leadership to high-volume, service-oriented teams

What is an essential requirement:

• Degree qualification in a related discipline or equivalent relevant 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 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 14 July 2026 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Matthew Dwyer, Talent Acquisition Partner via matthew.dwyer@dpie.nsw.gov.au

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 Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role

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.