Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies. Be the vital link that keeps communication flowing across government and community 1 X Permanent Ongoing full-time opportunity & 1 X Temporary full-time opportunity (12 months) Parramatta or Nowra preferred with flexible working supported Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $99,938.00 to $110,270.00 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. 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. The role As a Stakeholder Management Officer , you’ll keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. From handling ministerial and agency correspondence to managing databases and responding to public enquiries, it’s a hands-on position that supports the broader goals of the division. You’ll be the go-to for processing complex documents, maintaining accurate records, and making sure information flows where it needs to, whether that’s through email, phone, or briefing notes. You will be challenged with juggling a high volume of work in a fast-paced, politically sensitive environment. You’ll need to stay organised, communicate clearly, and work closely with other teams to meet deadlines and deliver quality service. Balancing multiple tasks requires a proactive mindset and strong attention to detail. Building and maintaining effective relationships across divisions is key, as is contributing to a positive team culture that supports collaboration and continuous improvement. For more information read the full Role Description: Stakeholder Management Officer What you will bring to the role Strong analytical skills and the ability to anticipate potential problems ensure proactive solutions/escalations and smooth operations in a dynamic environment. Confident navigating departmental systems and processes, ensuring correspondence and records are accurately handled, stored, and retrievable. Proactive in managing enquiries and correspondence, using sound judgment to escalate or redirect issues while maintaining professionalism and tact. 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. High level administrative skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and competing demands. Maintains meticulous attention to detail amidst high-volume workloads, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks and deliverables. 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 Tuesday, 4 November 2025 at 11:55PM . Should you require further information about the role please contact Faith Brown on faith.brown@olg.nsw.gov.au . To enhance your account security, PageUp is introducing two-factor authentication (2FA). You can follow the step by step guide here . If you experience any issues please reach out on (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1. 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 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'. Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn. Role Description
