Principal Policy Officer
Principal Policy Officer
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$ 125693 - 138510
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Job Description
Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.
- Are you a passionate and driven policy professional seeking an exciting opportunity
- Temporary Part Time 21 hours per week) job share opportunity up to October 2025 with a possibility of extension.
- Office location Parramatta/Nowra preferred; other locations considered
- Clerk Grade 9/10 Salary relative to experience and ranges from $125693 to $138510 pro rata super
Whats in it for me
Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine longterm 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. Theres 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
In this crucial role you will be responsible for the delivery monitoring and evaluation of diverse and innovative policy development and/or programs to strengthen local government and support local government reform.
For more information read the full Role Description:Principal Policy Officer
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high quality timely responses to enquiries including correspondence briefings and requests for advice from the OLG Executive and the Ministers office.
- Undertake project policy and program development planning including scoping stakeholder consultation developing and managing project budgets and key milestone reporting.
- Contribute to the development implementation and evaluation of a range of policy development projects and/or programs to enhance the capacity of local government.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders facilitating their engagement in and contribution to the identification and development of policy solutions and to inform policy decision making.
- Provide a range of administrative and policy support services to meet the business needs of the Office of Local Government.
Immerse yourself in a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your contributions will be valued and your career aspirations supported.
What is an essential requirement:
- Tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience in policy the machinations of government or similar discipline.
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 Governments frontline interface with councils their 50000 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 Wednesday 16th April 2025 at 11:55pm.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Andrew Mogg Manager Sector Policy & Frameworks via.
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 orHR Support option 2 DPHI People Advisory option 1 and reference Request an Adjustment Job Title and Reference Number.
Check out ourAboriginal applicants guideto assist with applying for the role or contact ourAboriginal Career pathwaysteam for a yarn
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
