Manager Projects
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$ 145378 - 168130
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Job Description
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 fulltime(35 hours per week)
- Office location Parramatta Nowra with other NSW Office locations negotiable 23 office days per week
- Clerk Grade 11/12 Salary relative to experience and ranges from $145378.00 $168130.00 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
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 wellequipped to deliver highquality 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 knowledgesharing initiatives to build capability within local government workforces.
- HighQuality Advice: Provide expert advice to senior executives and the Ministers 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 rewriting laws.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders in local and state government.
- Provide highquality policy advice and manage complex projects with attention to detail.
- Display resilience adaptability and strategic thinking in a fastpaced environment.
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 Sunday 1st June 2025 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Keith Baxter Director Strategic Reform on
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 or (02)HR Support option 3 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:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
