Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.

• An exciting opportunity to join the Office of Local Government (OLG) team who support the Local Government Grants Commission (LGGC) and Local Government Boundaries Commission (LGBC)
• Ongoing Full Time Opportunity
• Office location – Sydney, other NSW office locations by negotiation.
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $93,295 to $102,941 + 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 a Commissions Analyst to provide administrative support and analytic services to the LGGC and the LGBC. The position works with the Executive Officer of the LGGC to analyse data and make recommendations to the Commission in allocating grants to Local Councils and supporting the Executive Officer of the LGBC in reviewing applications for boundary determinations.  

This newly created role will see you develop and maintain relationships with commissioners, Councils and members of the public, acting as a liaison between the LGGC members, Commissioners of the LGBC and OLG by providing positive and efficient client services.

For more information read the full Role Description: Commissions Analyst

What you will bring to the role

• High level administrative skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and competing demands
• High level of organisational skills with the ability to streamline processes, plan, co-ordinate and implement actions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
• Effective communication skills-both written and verbal.
• Discretion and professionalism with sensitive information 
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes

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, 10th 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.