Shape procurement and contract management practices that deliver public value.

• Temporary full-time opportunity up to June 2028 (35 hours/5 days per week)
• Office located in Parramatta with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $116,981.00 to $129,491.00 plus super (Clerk Grade 7/8)

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you will contribute to shaping lives and communities across NSW, while shaping your own career. You will enjoy flexible work options, varied and impactful projects, and a vibrant, diverse team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and support. We are creating a workplace where everyone belongs and where you can balance work, life and wellbeing.

The role

As the Business Coordination Officer, you will provide high-quality executive, administrative and project support that enables informed decision-making, effective governance and the efficient operation of the Office of Local Government (OLG). Working in a fast-paced environment, you will play a key role in supporting the Executive Director and contributing to organisational outcomes through the coordination of executive services, stakeholder engagement activities and project support.

This is an opportunity to work at the centre of OLG operations, acting as a trusted point of coordination between the Executive Director, senior leaders, government agencies and external stakeholders. You will manage complex diaries, correspondence, travel arrangements and executive office activities, ensuring priorities are effectively coordinated and critical business needs are met.

You will provide confidential and responsive support across a broad range of functions, including research and analysis, records management, stakeholder liaison, project coordination and administrative services. Through your strong organisational skills, sound judgement and attention to detail, you will help maintain efficient business operations, facilitate timely information flow and support the delivery of key organisational initiatives and priorities.

What you'll bring to the role

• Demonstrated experience providing executive support in a complex and fast-paced environment, with the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines and changing business needs.
• Proven ability to manage executive diaries, correspondence, travel arrangements and office administration activities while maintaining a high level of accuracy, discretion and professionalism.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with experience liaising effectively with senior executives, government agencies, ministerial offices and external stakeholders.
• Experience undertaking research, analysis, coordination and project support activities that contribute to the successful delivery of organisational priorities and business outcomes.
• Well-developed organisational and information management skills, including the ability to establish and maintain efficient administrative systems, records and processes.
• Sound judgement, confidentiality and the ability to exercise initiative when managing sensitive matters, triaging issues and responding to stakeholder requests in a politically sensitive environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of government processes and experience dealing with confidential, sensitive or politically complex issues, and/or equivalent experience in a similar executive support environment.

For more details about this role, read the full Role Description here: Business Coordination Officer

About Us

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.

We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.

Join us

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us! 

Applications close Wednesday, 4 November at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Patrick Doyle, Director Office of Deputy Secretary on Patrick.Doyle@planning.nsw.gov.au.

A talent 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.

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

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 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

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. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.