Meaningful work. Real impact. Genuine opportunity.
- This is a rare opportunity to make a difference at scale, shaping how leaders grow, thrive and make an impact across the Department.
- Permanent full-time opportunity.
- Office location based in Parramatta with flexible working supported.
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $133,348 to $146,945 + super.
Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you will contribute to shaping lives and communities across NSW, while shaping your own career. You will enjoy flexible work options, varied and impactful projects, and a vibrant, diverse team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and support. We are creating a workplace where everyone belongs and where you can balance work, life and wellbeing.
The role
This is a rare opportunity to make a difference at scale as a Senior Partner, Leadership Development, shaping how leaders grow across the Department. Working closely with business leaders and People and Culture teams, you'll design and deliver practical leadership and talent development programs, tools and experiences that build capability, strengthen performance and support future talent pipelines across the organisation.
You’ll build strong partnerships, influence decision-makers and connect leadership development with real business outcomes. From facilitating engaging learning experiences and coaching solutions to improving leadership frameworks and measuring impact, you'll help create leadership experiences that work better together, grow skills and make a lasting difference for our people and the communities we serve.
For more information about this position, read the full Role Description: Senior Partner Leadership Development
What you will bring to the role
- Experience designing, developing and project managing leadership development programs that build capability and create meaningful outcomes for people and the organisation.
- Strong knowledge of contemporary adult learning practices, with the ability to create engaging, practical learning experiences that support real-world growth.
- The ability to work at pace in a complex environment, confidently managing competing priorities while maintaining a focus on quality outcomes.
- Confident facilitation and presentation skills, with experience leading workshops and learning experiences that connect meaningfully with diverse audiences.
- Experience in talent management and succession planning, with a passion for growing future leaders and strengthening organisational capability.
What is an essential requirement:
- Tertiary qualifications in leadership, management or organisational psychology, organisational development, learning and development, adult education, and/or equivalent experience.
- Current NSW Driver Licence and the ability to travel overnight.
About Us
At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.
We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.
Join us
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us.
Applications close at 11:55PM on Tuesday 21 July 2026.
Should you require further information about the role please contact
Simone Sietsma on [email protected].
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
[email protected] or (0 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.
