Message from the Secretary
Jim Betts explains key responsibilities for long-term planning, infrastructure, natural resources, the environment and energy.
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.
The Festival of Place
Celebrating the breadth, beauty and possibilities of NSW’s public spaces to encourage people to re-emerge and engage with our public spaces.
Highlights
Great public spaces
Love the place you live through The Festival of Place; an inaugural celebration of public spaces across NSW.
Greening our city
More trees mean more shade, cleaner air and more beautiful places to live.
Water strategy
Consultation is underway on NSW’s first ever statewide 20-year water strategy to strengthen regional and metropolitan water services.
Our Place on Country
As part of our 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 Reform
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.
