Join our workforce
"Our Department has the privilege and responsibility to advance outcomes on Country. We do this by driving improved economic prosperity of Aboriginal land interests, and by respecting Aboriginal–led approaches that support independence and community aspirations."
Kiersten Fishburn
Secretary
Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
Read more about how we commit to Better outcomes in partnership with Aboriginal peoples, communities, and entities, view the Aboriginal Outcomes Strategy.
Candidate journey
Submit application
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Submit all required documents on I Work for NSW, please make sure your contact details are correct.
Keep a copy of the role description to help you start preparing for next steps.
Application reviewed
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Once the advertising period closes your application will be reviewed.
Please allow 2 weeks for us to get back to you.
Interview
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We may invite you to an interview. You will be notified by email and text if we invite you to an interview. You will be asked to select an interview time online. To help you prepare, we'll send a confirmation email with a copy of the role description.
Pre–employment
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Candidates are asked to give contact details for 2 professional referees. We may conduct other checks such as a working with children check, pre–employment medical test or a criminal background check ( can take up to 4 weeks to process).
Offer of employment
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Congratulations! The hiring manager will give you a call to discuss key information. A letter of offer will be sent when all relevant information is received. Unsuccessful applicants will also be notified (ask for feedback to improve).
Applicant guide
This Working with us at DPHI guide (PDF 1.48MB) provides more detail about the candidate journey and applying for roles.
Illustration representing people by Dunghutti (Dhanggati) artist Kyara Fernando
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands, skies and waters across New South Wales and pay respect to Elders past and present.
We honour Aboriginal peoples’ ongoing connections to Country, community, culture and knowledge, and we commit to working in partnership to support self-determination.
