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• Be the trusted advisor guiding councils through vital flood recovery funding
• Temporary full-time position to 30 June 2025
• Office location – All NSW locations considered upon application, with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $97,027.00 to $107,059.00 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. 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. There’s 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 however, this is not an essential requirement of this role.

The role

The Flood Grant Program Officer is the key link between councils and the NSW flood grant funding programs, helping to guide and support councils through the grant process from start to finish. Acting as the first point of contact, you'll ensure councils have the information and tools they need to meet grant requirements, while also managing the transition of programs into the SmartyGrants system for better tracking and reporting.

This role involves juggling multiple grant programs at once—keeping registers up to date, reviewing Programs of Work, following up on reporting milestones, and ensuring everything aligns with the Grant Administration Guide. This role requires strong communication skills to keep stakeholders informed, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to stay on top of deadlines with minimal supervision. The Flood Grant Program Officer plays a vital part in making sure flood recovery funding is delivered effectively and transparently across the state.

For more information read the full Role Description: Flood Grants Officer

What you will bring to the role

• Solid time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Ability to undertake assessment of projects in accordance with grant program guidelines
• Enjoys autonomy and demonstrates proficiency in working independently, taking initiative, and making decisions.
• Proficient in managing multiple grant programs simultaneously, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and timely delivery of milestones.
• Skilled in using digital grant management systems (e.g., SmartyGrants) to maintain accurate records, track progress, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Confident communicator with the ability to provide clear guidance to councils, assess submitted documentation, and escalate issues when necessary

Key knowledge and experience

• Experience in using Microsoft suite of software packages e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Experience in Grant Management Systems is advantageous.

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 22 July at 11:55pm. Should you require further information about the role please contact Steve Walker, Manager Programs on [email protected].

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 [email protected] or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 3, 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.