Job Description

Shape your world, in the team that shapes NSW communities, spaces and economies

• Shape communities through major infrastructure and Crown land activation
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• NSW office location with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super

Are you an experienced project professional who thrives on complexity, stakeholder engagement, and delivering outcomes that leave a lasting legacy?

We're seeking a Senior Project Officer, Major Infrastructure to help unlock the potential of Crown land across New South Wales. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of infrastructure, housing, land activation, and community development, partnering with Local Aboriginal Land Councils, local government, industry, and government agencies to create sustainable opportunities for communities.

The role

You’ll support end‑to‑end delivery of major infrastructure projects that activate Crown land and create better outcomes for communities. The role involves planning and coordinating projects, managing budgets and timelines, and working closely with both private and government proponents, local councils, Aboriginal Land Councils and other stakeholders to resolve complex land use issues.

You’ll balance competing priorities and stakeholders while keeping projects on track and meeting quality standards. You will engage regularly with proponents to keep them informed of legislative obligations, challenges to be worked through and ensure realistic expectations are maintained throughout. Success comes from strong relationships, clear communication and your ability to navigate complexity to deliver practical, community-focused solutions.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Project Officer Major Infrastructure

What you will bring to the role

• Confidently lead complex projects, influencing stakeholders to deliver community outcomes
• Solve complex land and infrastructure challenges with practical, evidence-based solutions
• Communicate clearly and build strong relationships across diverse stakeholders
• Be team focussed with strong capability to lead and develop a small team

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated equivalent industry or professional experience in the relevant area
• This role requires extensive travel within NSW and a current NSW Driver’s Licence.

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, Monday 24th August 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Danny Young via danny.young@crownland.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.

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 (including an alternate format of the application form), 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.

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.