Executive Director, Portfolio Strategy And Innovation

Exciting opportunity to lead the Portfolio Strategy and Innovation division for NSW Land and Housing Corporation, Australia’s largest social housing provider.
Permanent full-time role, located in Parramatta with flexible working options.
TRP starting from $293k including superannuation, commensurate with experience

About the role
As the Executive Director Portfolio Strategy and Innovation, you will provide strategic oversight and leadership for the Housing Policy and Innovation team which is responsible for the development of the Government’s overarching housing policy to support the delivery of the NSW Housing Strategy. This includes overseeing the consultation with stakeholders including Community Housing Provider’s to deliver the housing NSW needs for the future.

You will be instrumental in establishing the development, review and analysis of an asset portfolio strategy which also considers innovative alternate housing models and construction that will drive improved social and affordable housing outcomes.

A key responsibility will also be chairing the Teachers Housing Authority Board, and overseeing the daily operations of Housing Services, ensuring that the legislative provisions of the Teachers Housing Authority Act and the associated service level agreements with the Department of Education and NSW Police are met.

Determining effective and innovative ways to achieve future development opportunities for LAHC and implement improvements in the context of diverse and changing stakeholder needs will also be a key focus of the role.

For more information read the full Role Description: Executive Director, Portfolio Strategy and Innovation

About you
To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive and results-driven senior executive with extensive experience in strategic planning and analysis. You will also possess an understanding of how Government operates and have comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislative obligations within the NSW Jurisdiction.

The key to your success will be your ability to contribute to LAHC’s strategic planning, risk and government decision-making process. You will also possess exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills which enables you to work collaboratively and build strategic relationships with key stakeholders including the Minister’s Office, Community Housing Providers and Local Government.

It is essential that you are capable of developing innovative and strategic solutions to address long-standing complex issues and possess strong leadership skills which enables you to inspire direction and purpose within your team.

Previous experience within the community or social housing sector will be highly regarded.

About Us
The Department of Planning and Environment’s (DPE) vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. 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 seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.

The NSW Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC) is a Public Trading Enterprise within the Department and is responsible for the NSW Government’s social housing portfolio. We are addressing an emerging need for social housing across NSW by building more and better social housing that responds to the needs of residents now and into the future.

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DPE supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments. We are committed to the Premier’s Priorities and welcome applications from all.

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.

DPE strongly recommends all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.

Applications close Sunday 2 April 2023 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Jess Walker, Project Lead Talent Acquisition via 0428 340 795.

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.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:
provide alternative formats to apply
make adjustments to the recruitment process
offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au (please include reference number).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/premiers-priorities/our-mob-on-country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.

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