Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.

• An exciting opportunity to join the Office of Local Government team who support local councils to deliver for their local communities
• Ongoing Full Time Opportunity
• Office location – Sydney, other NSW office locations by negotiation.
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $106,025 to $117,363 + 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 Senior Performance Analyst to undertake reviews and analysis of councils’ short and long term performance, contribute to the implementation of performance measurement frameworks and ensure that councils comply with relevant statutory requirements. 

This newly created role will see you provide timely and efficient analysis, review and reporting on council performance and complex statutory compliance matters.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Performance Analyst

What you will bring to the role

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collect, analyse, and interpret project and financial data.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques (e.g. Excel)
• Effective communication skills-both written and verbal.
• Solid time management and organisational skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.

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.