Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Drive policy change that matters, lead transformative legislative reform to strengthen local government across NSW
• Aboriginal targeted opportunity, Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week)
• Office location – Parramatta, Nowra with other NSW Office locations negotiable, 2-3 office days per week
• Clerk Grade 11/12 – Salary relative to experience and ranges from $145,378.00 - $168,130.00 + Super

What’s in it for me?
Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise 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 Office of Local Government (OLG) is a small, yet diverse agency of professionals invested in creating healthy and prosperous communities across NSW. Through the development of policy, programs, strong relationships, engagement and intervention, OLG is a driver of reform and uplift across the state, with a purpose of fostering a strong and sustainable local government sector.

In early 2025 OLG is undergoing a period of growth. There’s never been a better time to join a diverse, welcoming and fulfilling agency that helps build healthy and prosperous communities across NSW.

This is a targeted role under GSE Rule 26 and Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

The role
The Manager Projects role within the Office of Local Government (OLG) is pivotal in driving legislative reform, policy development, and project delivery that shape the future of local government across NSW. You will lead strategic projects that enhance council capabilities, improve governance and transparency, and foster financially sustainable and responsive councils across NSW. This includes overseeing legislative change, rewriting guidelines and standards, and ensuring local councils are well-equipped to deliver high-quality services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Legislative and Policy Reform: Drive projects that modernise local government legislation, develop impactful policies, and ensure alignment with state and national priorities.
• Project Management Excellence: Scope, plan, and deliver key projects, managing risks, budgets, and stakeholder engagement effectively.
• Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate strong relationships with local councils, regional organisations, and government bodies to influence policy outcomes.
• Capacity Building: Identify training opportunities and support knowledge-sharing initiatives to build capability within local government workforces.
• High-Quality Advice: Provide expert advice to senior executives and the Minister’s Office on legislative changes, policy initiatives, and project impacts.

Key Challenges:

• Navigating the complexities of legislative frameworks and local government regulations.
• Managing diverse stakeholder interests and resolving conflicts effectively.
• Responding to emerging local government needs in rural and regional areas.

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Projects

About You:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of government mechanisms, legislation, and policy reform.
• Lead legislative projects, including policy development and re-writing laws.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders in local and state government.
• Provide high-quality policy advice and manage complex projects with attention to detail.
• Display resilience, adaptability, and strategic thinking in a fast-paced environment.

About us
The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. 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.

As part of DPHI, the Office of Local Government (OLG) is the NSW Government’s frontline interface with councils, their 50,000 employees, and their elected officials across the state. Its goal is to build a strong, responsible and sustainable local government sector, with its purpose to ensure councils all over NSW can continue to effectively deliver infrastructure, services and civic leadership to their communities.

Join us
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday 1^st June 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Keith Baxter, Director Strategic Reform on keith.baxter@olg.nsw.gov.au.

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.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

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) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.