myCareer - NSW Government logo
Principal Product Owner
full-timeMaitland, Mangrove Mountain, Lithgow, Wollongong City Council, Sydney$149k - $173k

Summary

Location

Maitland, Mangrove Mountain, Lithgow, Wollongong City Council, Sydney

Salary

$149k - $173k (AUD)

Type

full-time

Explore Jobs

About this role

Principal Product Owner

  • Full Time (35hpw) Permanent Opportunity
  • Salary Range $149,739 - $173,174pa + super
  • Location flexible across Revenue NSW office locations - Parramatta is where the team is based  

About the team

Digital Overdue Fines is looking for a Principal Product Owner to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in Revenue Digital and contribute to our digital delivery vision.  

The Principal Product Owner leads an effective product team and fosters a collaborative culture to support the development and management of products responsible for delivering meaningful customer value.  

This role drives engagement and collaboration with business partners and stakeholders, to understand priorities and issues to consult, negotiate and influence outcomes to optimise effective digital products, systems, solutions, and services.  

This role is responsible for leading a cross-functional team of Software Developers, Business Analysts, and Quality Assurance Engineers, closely working in collaboration with other teams across Revenue Digital.  

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead a multi-disciplinary agile team to manage the product lifecycle, including defining and executing product vision and strategy, validating product features and design, identifying, and resolving issues, prioritising inputs to inform product decisions and direction  
  • Lead and define an outcome-oriented product roadmap, gathering customer insights and feedback, defining, and writing user stories, acceptance criteria and success metrics, to ensure customer centric product design, development, and delivery  
  • Lead research, including consultation with stakeholders and related activities, to define current and future product enhancement to meet customer needs and maximise return on investment  
  • Consult with service and technology providers to integrate products and services to maximise value for money in digital service delivery  
  • Lead and coach the product team to deliver the product roadmap and continuous improvement in product and system enhancements, efficiency improvements, and regulatory and compliance initiatives  
  • Design, lead and support communications and engagement activities that build organisational understanding of user-centred product development methodologies and other customer-centric approaches  

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

  • Demonstrate product management or product development experience, including driving process, systems, and product improvements to meet customer needs and sharing these across teams.  
  • Be a strategic thinker, passionate about driving customer centricity and open to coaching and collaborating with teams and stakeholders to optimise ways of working that will best deliver customer and business outcomes.  
  • Be an excellent communicator with the ability to translate digital concepts into non-technical terminologies, acting as a bridge between the business and the digital teams.  
  • Experience with Agile and Lean methodologies  

How to Apply 

Please submit your CV (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) outlining how your skills and experience are aligned to the role. 

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact [email protected].  

About Revenue NSW   

Revenue NSW is the state’s principal revenue management agency and is part of the Department of Customer Service.

Revenue Digital provides a suite of contemporary digital services for NSW Government customers and staff that administer grants, resolve fines and collect revenue for the State in a fair, efficient and timely manner.  We do this in line with legislation, customer expectations and industry best practices, to make it easier for over 100,000 businesses and more than three million individuals to interact with the NSW Government. We focus on simplifying processes and improving access to services through modern, user-centred digital solutions.

We are proud of our diverse and regional team and welcome flexible working. We are open to this role being based at any one of our offices - Parramatta, Lithgow, Maitland, Gosford, Wollongong. Regular travel may be required to engage with the team and our partners at Parramatta.

Why work for Revenue NSW? There are lots of reasons why a role with us is rewarding: 

  • Flexible office location across NSW 
  • Hybrid working, compressed hours and generous leave conditions, so you can make time for what counts    
  • Accrued Days Off (days in lieu) in addition to Annual Leave  
  • Ongoing access to industry approved self-learning tools  
  • Career agility including opportunities to work on different programs  
  • The opportunity for meaningful work that matters to all of us in NSW     
  • Corporate wellbeing programs with access to Fitness passport  

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of digital services in NSW.

If you don’t meet all the criteria, but still believe you could succeed in this role, please still apply - we’d love to hear from you.  

Further Information

Salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting at $149,739 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Bec Conquest via [email protected].

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

Closing Date: Thursday 12th February 2026 @ 10am

A talent pool may be created for any temporary or ongoing opportunities that arise over the next 18 months.

Careers at Department of Customer Service
A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW.  We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace   

The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.

You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.

We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact [email protected] or 02 9494 8351.

For more information, please visit

Information on some of the different types of disabilities

Information on adjustments available for the recruitment process

Other facts

Tech stack
Product Management,Product Development,Agile Methodologies,Lean Methodologies,Customer Centricity,Communication,Stakeholder Engagement,Team Leadership,Strategic Thinking,User Stories,Acceptance Criteria,Success Metrics,Research,Consultation,Continuous Improvement,Digital Solutions

About myCareer - NSW Government

We are a team of more than 12,000 people, working together to provide services that improve the lives of our 8+ million customers across NSW. We are focused on delivering customer service, modern and strong regulation, along with meaningful digital reform for communities. DCS is a portfolio of more than 30 agencies, entities and business units, which makes our work incredibly diverse.

We are guided by our core values of integrity, trust, service and accountability. We offer flexible working, competitive pay and conditions, and support employee health and wellbeing.

Come join us and help influence the future of our great state.

Our community guidelines:
https://www.nsw.gov.au/customer-service/access-to-information/dcs-social-media-community-guidelines

Team size: 10,001+ employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Government Administration

What you'll do

  • The Principal Product Owner leads a multi-disciplinary agile team to manage the product lifecycle and define the product vision and strategy. They also gather customer insights and feedback to ensure customer-centric product design and delivery.

Ready to join myCareer - NSW Government?

Take the next step in your career journey

Frequently Asked Questions

What does myCareer - NSW Government pay for a Principal Product Owner?

myCareer - NSW Government offers a competitive compensation package for the Principal Product Owner role. The salary range is AUD 150k - 173k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Principal Product Owner do at myCareer - NSW Government?

As a Principal Product Owner at myCareer - NSW Government, you will: the Principal Product Owner leads a multi-disciplinary agile team to manage the product lifecycle and define the product vision and strategy. They also gather customer insights and feedback to ensure customer-centric product design and delivery..

Why join myCareer - NSW Government as a Principal Product Owner?

myCareer - NSW Government is a leading Government Administration company. The Principal Product Owner role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Principal Product Owner position at myCareer - NSW Government remote?

The Principal Product Owner position at myCareer - NSW Government is based in Maitland, New South Wales, Australia and Mangrove Mountain, New South Wales, Australia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Principal Product Owner position at myCareer - NSW Government?

You can apply for the Principal Product Owner position at myCareer - NSW Government directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about myCareer - NSW Government on their website.