Job Description
Associate Director, Strategy, Planning and Innovation, Temporary, Sydney
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This role isatemporary roleup to September ****, with the potential tobe extended orpossiblybecomeongoing.
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It is a salary Grade *****, with the base salary for this role starting at$154,231-$178,369base plus superannuation,commensuratewith experience.
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A talent pool may be created from this recruitment.
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Join INSW and play your part in creating a sustainable infrastructure legacy for NSW!
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About the Role
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We areseekinga highly skilled and dynamic individual to join us as the Associate Director, Strategy, Planning and Innovationworking in thedata centres and energy workstreams.
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In this role, you will play a crucial partinsupporting robust infrastructure investment decision-making, the implementation of complex infrastructure policy reforms, managing government and industry stakeholders,andprovidingtimelyand strategichigh-quality advice.
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The role involves working closely with industry, utilities, and government stakeholders, in a complex environment with competing priorities that cut across infrastructure sectors, including energy, waterandtelecommunications.
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It also involves supporting otherinfrastructure priority workstreamsasrequired, such as decarbonisation.
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Some of the key accountabilities for the role include:
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Plan, manage andmonitorthe implementation of a range of infrastructure policy initiatives using a variety of project management and collaboration tools to ensure milestones are met and outcomes and expectations are achieved.
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Develop andmaintaineffective working relationships with key stakeholders to allow the gathering of information and analysis, and influence policy outcomes.
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Identifyrisks and opportunities related to initiatives and projects to inform key stakeholders in their decision-making and advise on options to resolve problems such that issues are minimised and planned for, and that beneficial opportunities are realised.
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Communicate effectively and with brevity with senior executives across the sector and provide clear,accurateandtimelywritten and verbal advice on wide-ranging issues.
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Maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders within and outside Infrastructure NSW, and lead and provide guidance to junior team members to deliver a rage of initiatives in consultation with senior executives.
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About You
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Our ideal candidate brings extensive experience in policy analysis, with the ability to evaluate complex economic,financialand social issuesimpactinginfrastructure. Theypossesstertiary qualificationsin a relevant discipline or equivalentexperience andhave a strongtrack recordof building and managing effective stakeholder relationships across diverse groups.
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If this sounds like you,we'dlove to hear from you. For more information, please refer to the Role Description.
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For any questionsregardingthe recruitment please emailStephanie .
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Why work for INSW?
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Infrastructure NSW is an independent NSW Government agency thatprovidesexpert advice to support the State's infrastructure priorities and investment decisions.
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Our work includesadvisinggovernment on infrastructure planning andinvestment andproviding independent review and oversight of major infrastructure projects and programs.
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We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements, meaningful and rewarding work, career development opportunities, learning and development programs, studyassistance, salarypackagingand discounted gym memberships.
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Our officeis located inBarangaroo, Sydney, within walking distance of Wynyard Station.
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Our commitment to diversity
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We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, veterans, carers, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
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We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and encourage flexible working arrangements. While this role is advertised as full-time, we will consider versatile work options for the successful candidate.
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Closing Date: Friday,18September2026[9.59am]
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Friday,18September2026[9.59am]
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Please be advised candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment checks, which may include verification of qualifications, employment history, police clearance, and other relevant assessments.
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A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.
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For general enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture at
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For technical support, please contact or ************

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🏢 Infrastructure Nsw
📍 New South Wales