• Full-time ongoing opportunity
• Location: Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally, with a focus on Queanbeyan, Armidale, Dubbo and Coffs Harbour
• Salary starting from $120,859 p.a. + Super, Leave Loading, Flex and plenty of other great benefits!

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.  The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve. 

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is seeking a Senior Performance Analyst to join our team. In this role, you'll be the driving force behind capturing, analysing, and reporting on performance, influencing key decisions to enhance outcomes for our community.

About the role

As a Senior Performance Analyst, you will:

• Work collaboratively across all DPIRD groups, gaining exposure to diverse portfolios.
• Analyse both strategic and operational performance, providing valuable insights to stakeholders aligned with established targets.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics tailored to different functional areas within the DPIRD portfolio.
• Offer expert advice on planning, performance, and business analysis, identifying improvement opportunities.
• Champion initiatives to streamline business processes, contributing to efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support corporate reporting and provide advice to Executive, Treasury, Premier’s Department, The Cabinet Office, and other key stakeholders.

We are looking for:

• Demonstrated experience reviewing data and performance metrics to provide advice
• An ability to establish and maintain robust relationships with a business partnering approach
• Experience with data and a strong ability to learn new systems quickly
• Strong time-management skills to provide accurate reporting and advice with conflicting priorities
• Experience working in government or large complex organisations with a focus on strategic business planning

Applying is Easy! 

Submit your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience, and why you’re our ideal candidate.

If you’d like to know more about the role, please click here to view the role description.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Daniel McCormack on 0447 846 411 or via daniel.mccormack@regional.nsw.gov.au.

Applications close: Sunday 20^th October 2024 at 11:55pm AEST

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to capability.talent@regional.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

About Us
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions.

The department brings together Agriculture & Biosecurity; Forestry & Fishing; Local Land Services; NSW Resources; Regional Development & Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service.

We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.

The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required. A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.