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

• Aboriginal-targeted opportunity, Ongoing full-time role  

• Office location – Parramatta, Nowra with other NSW Office locations negotiable  

• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $110,266.00 to $122,058.00 plus 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  

As a Senior Policy Officer, you will play a crucial role in shaping strategic policy and ensuring the seamless coordination of government initiatives. You will provide data-driven advice while navigating complex policy challenges that impact the local government sector. With a strong analytical approach, you will contribute to legislative and regulatory programs by synthesizing diverse perspectives, collaborating across agencies, and ensuring compliance with evolving frameworks. Your expertise in interpreting legislation will be key to guiding decision-makers, enabling informed policy discussions, and translating complex requirements into actionable solutions.  

Operating in a high-volume and often sensitive environment, you will apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to balance competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and strategic focus. Your ability to anticipate challenges, evaluate policy impacts, and engage stakeholders effectively will be instrumental in driving successful outcomes. Staying ahead of contemporary trends in local government, you will conduct research, prepare policy documents, and actively contribute to shaping programs that align with broader government objectives. This role demands a proactive mindset, resilience, and a commitment to delivering high-quality policy outcomes in a fast-paced and evolving landscape.  

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Policy Officer  

About You:  

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to break down complex issues and present concise, well-structured briefing notes for decision-makers.  

• Proven ability to interpret legislation, ensuring compliance and effective policy development within a government context.  

• Extensive experience working within government, understanding regulatory frameworks, policy processes, and stakeholder dynamics.  

• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources to provide clear, actionable insights in high-pressure environments.  

• Effective communicator who can translate complex legislative and policy concepts into accessible language for diverse audiences.  

• Experience engaging with government stakeholders, navigating inter-agency collaboration to achieve strategic outcomes.  

• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking to assess legislative impacts and provide well-informed policy recommendations.  

Key knowledge and experience  

• Knowledge and understanding of the mechanisms of government, its operating environment and governing legislation.  

Essential requirements  

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications or equivalent, relevant professional experience and training.  

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 Monday 30 June 2025 at 11:55pm.  

Should you require further information about the role please contact Andrew Mogg, Manager Sector Policy & Frameworks on andrew.mogg@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.