Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.

• An exciting opportunity to join the Office of Local Government team who support the Local Government Grants Commission (LGGC) and the Local Government Boundaries (LGBC) Commission
• Ongoing Full Time Opportunity
• Office location – Sydney, other NSW office locations by negotiation. Some travel required
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $120,859 to $133,183 + super

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritize work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

Our Sector Performance and Innovations team is currently seeking to appoint an Executive Officer Commissions Secretariat to provide executive, secretariat, analytical and project support services to the Commissioners of the Local Government Grants Commission (LGGC) and the Local Government Boundaries Commissions, through the provision of operational and project support, strategic advice and process implementation initiatives to assist the LGGC in the determination of fund distribution and the LGBC in reviewing applications for boundary changes, organising public consultancy forums, reviewing and analysing large volumes of submissions and evidence, preparation of ministerial and cabinet briefs, making recommendations and preparing reports on applications received.

This newly created role will see you engage with senior stakeholders in Government, prepare, manage and review the provision of high-level communications and correspondence including briefings, reports, submissions, minutes, agendas, presentations and notes to ensure the comprehensiveness, accuracy, and timeliness of written information.

For more information read the full Role Description: Executive Officer Commissions Secretariat

What you will bring to the role

• Practical knowledge of the working of local government and its processes.
• High level of organisational skills with the ability to streamline processes, plan, co-ordinate and implement actions
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proven leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve shared goals
• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes
• Maintains meticulous attention to detail amidst high-volume workloads, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks and deliverables

Essential Requirements

• Ability to attend Council Premises on site as an when required

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI). To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and  builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

Apply online with your resume and cover letter. Applications close Sunday, 10^th November 2024 at 11:55PM. Contact Francis D’lima via francis.dlima@olg.nsw.gov.au for further details. A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9995 6400 (Option 3, then Option 3, Option 1 DPHI) and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role.