Job Description

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

• Lead the vision, backlog and roadmap of the Department’s key enterprise project and portfolio management platform
• Temporary (Up to 30 June 2028) full-time opportunity
• Office location based in Parramatta or Orange with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super

What’s 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

As Product Owner, you’ll guide the future of our Portfolio and Project Management platform — from big-picture thinking through to day-to-day delivery.

You’ll work closely with teams across the department to make sure the platform is practical, easy to use and delivers real value. It’s about helping people work smarter, stay connected and deliver better outcomes.

Day to day, you’ll:

• Set the direction and roadmap for the platform
• Prioritise work that delivers the most value
• Support Agile ways of working and continuous improvement
• Bring people together — from technical teams to business stakeholders
• Help drive adoption so the platform becomes part of how we work every day
• Keep things on track, including governance, risk and compliance

For more information read the full Role Description: Product Owner

What you will bring to the role:

• Proven experience leading product development in an Agile environment, including backlog management, roadmap planning and delivering customer-centric outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and translate business needs into actionable solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in change management, communication and driving adoption of digital platforms and ways of working.
• Strong product ownership capability – proven experience leading end-to-end product lifecycles, including defining product vision, shaping roadmaps, and prioritising backlogs to deliver maximum value to customers and the business.
• Agile leadership and delivery expertise – hands-on experience working in Agile environments, guiding cross-functional teams, participating in Scrum ceremonies, and ensuring delivery remains aligned to strategic objectives.
• Customer-centric mindset – ability to deeply understand user needs, use data, research and feedback to inform decisions, and design solutions that improve user experience and drive adoption.
• Stakeholder engagement and influence – strong communication and negotiation skills to work across business and technical stakeholders, balance competing priorities, and build alignment on product direction.
• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen – ability to assess value, viability and return on investment, making informed decisions that balance immediate business needs with long-term outcomes.
• Change and adoption leadership – demonstrated success driving organisational change, including delivering communications, training and engagement activities to embed new platforms and ways of working.
• Governance, risk and delivery discipline – experience implementing product governance, ensuring compliance and managing risks across the product lifecycle while maintaining delivery momentum.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – ability to evaluate product performance, interpret complex information, and continuously improve outcomes through data-driven insights.

What is an essential requirement:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in technology, project management or related discipline, 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 11:55pm Wednesday 10 June 2026.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Sandy Howarth (Manager PMO & Governance) at sandy.howarth@dphi.nsw.gov.au

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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 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'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.