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

• An exciting opportunity to join the Office of Local Government (OLG) who support local councils to deliver for their local communities
• Aboriginal targeted opportunity, multiple ongoing full-time roles (35 hours per week)
• Office location – Parramatta, Nowra with other NSW Office locations negotiable, 2-3 office days per week
• Clerk Grade 7/8 – Salary relative to experience and ranges from $110,266.00 - $122,058.00 + 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.

OLG is undergoing a period of growth during 2025. 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
Our Sector Performance 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. 

In the role as a Senior Performance Analyst, you’ll be diving into the performance of local councils, with an emphasis on financial performance; analysing trends, identifying risks, and helping shape smarter, more sustainable outcomes for communities across NSW. You’ll be part of a team that ensures councils are not only meeting their obligations but also continuously improving how they serve the public.

It’s a dynamic environment where you’ll need to balance multiple priorities, navigate complex legislation, and provide clear, evidence-based advice to both internal and external stakeholders. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with data, and influencing positive change, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to do just that.

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

About You:

• 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) 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 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Francis D’Lima, Director Delivery and Performance on francis.dlima@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.