Kiersten Fishburn is the Secretary of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. In her role, Kiersten is responsible for the creation of vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; the effective management of lands, assets and property; and the delivery of more housing supply, diversity and affordability.

As part of her role as Secretary, Kiersten is a panel member of the NSW Government’s Housing Delivery Authority. It was established in the Department as an independent body to oversee a new state-led approval pathway for major residential housing projects, and a new process for concurrent state-led zoning for major housing development proposals, and to streamline the delivery of new homes across NSW.

Kiersten has worked in the public service for nearly three decades, across multiple portfolios and two tiers of government.

She brings great enthusiasm and energy to her roles. She’s widely ambitious and passionate about delivering thriving environments, communities and helping NSW achieve its full potential.

Kiersten was previously the Secretary of the Department of Planning and Environment, where she managed a diverse portfolio spanning natural resources and the environment, as well as her current portfolio. Prior to that she was the Deputy Secretary, Cities & Active Transport at Transport for NSW, which saw her focused on integrating cities with transport, and making places more functional and inclusive.

Kiersten was also the CEO of Liverpool City Council, and held leadership roles with Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre and Accessible Arts and City of Sydney.