Our work
Explore the variety of divisions within the department and our key deliverables.
Our culture
We're building an inclusive culture that supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees and the communities we serve.
Premier's Priorities
We are creating more lovable communities by making greener places and great public spaces.
Our Mob on Country
Driving public sector diversity by increasing the number of Aboriginal people in senior leadership roles by 2025.
Highlights
Great public spaces
Love the place you live through the Festival of Place, an inaugural celebration of public space across NSW.
Greening our city
More trees mean more shade, cleaner air and more beautiful places to live.
Water strategy
A 20-year state-wide strategy to improve the security of our water resources.
Our Place on Country
As part of Our Place on Country Aboriginal Outcomes Strategy, we're working to make it easier for First Nations People working for the Department to work on country.
Our work
Aboriginal Housing Office
Delivering better housing choices for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in NSW.
Environment, Energy and Science
Working with the community, we care for and protect NSW’s environment and energy.
Housing and Property
Diverse housing, economic activities, public spaces, sustainable water services for NSW.
NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer
Knowledge and research adapted and used to benefit NSW.
Office of Local Government
Strengthening the sustainability, performance, integrity, transparency and accountability of the local government sector.
Place, Design and Public Spaces
Making people’s lives better by making NSW a great place to live and work.
Planning and Assessment
Innovative thinking to improve statutory planning and assessment systems.
Strategy and Innovation
The Strategy and Reform team are focused on developing the long-term direction of the Department’s work and the roadmap for achieving its
Water
The Water group is responsible for ensuring sustainable, secure and healthy water resources and services for NSW.
