Performance Analyst

Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.

• Bring your strong analytical thinking and confident communication to a collaborative team!
• Ongoing full-time opportunity (36 hours/5 days per week)
• NSW office location Nowra or Parramatta with flexible working supported

• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $99938.00 to $110271.00 plus super (Clerk Grade 5/6)

Whats 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. We committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome respected and empowered to succeed.

The role

As a Performance Analyst your focus is on helping the team understand how councils are performing in both the short and long term while making sure they meet their statutory obligations and uphold strong probity and duediligence standards. The work involves digging into performance data analysing trends and turning that information into practical recommendations clear briefs and wellstructured correspondence that support evidencebased decisions. Youll build constructive relationships with councils so they receive timely accurate advice and feel supported throughout the review process.

Youll be challenged in a fastmoving and often complex environment therefore youll be confident in balancing competing priorities while staying across ongoing local government reforms and emerging issues. By contributing ideas that strengthen team systems policies and processes the position plays an active part in improving operational efficiency and ensuring the broader review function continues to adapt and respond effectively to change.

For more information read the full Role Description: Performance Analyst

What you will bring to the role

• Strong analytical capability to interpret performance data identify trends and translate insights into practical recommendations.
• Ability to research emerging issues in local government and synthesise complex information into clear evidencebased briefs.
• Confidence in engaging with councils and stakeholders to provide accurate advice clarify requirements and support compliance activities.
• Capacity to work effectively within a regulatory or governance environment applying sound judgement when assessing probity statutory obligations and duediligence requirements.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members.
• Solid time management and organisational skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Maintains meticulous attention to detail amidst highvolume workloads ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks and deliverables.

Key knowledge and experience

• Demonstratedexperienceanalysingandinterpretingfinancial statements

• Well-developed information technology skills sound experience with various softwarepackagesand the ability to adapt to new software systems quickly.

• Sound understanding of the mechanisms of government.

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.

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. As part of this Comparative process you will also be asked to submit a response to an occupation-specific question in the application form. Please pay close attention to ensure you submit this via the Qualifications section.

Applications close Thursday 19 February 2026 at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Lucy Garnier Manager Council Performance .

Please note: Applications should not be submitted via email. Where possible please only apply through the candidate portal.

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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.

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 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.