Assistant Cross Government Officer (Targeted)

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Join a dynamic team supporting cross-government initiatives that shape local government policy and projects!
• Ongoing full-time opportunity (35 hours/5 days per week)
• NSW office location negotiable with flexible work supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $99,938.00 to $110,271.00 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 2026, 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!

The role

This is an Aboriginal targeted role under GSE Rule 26. While Aboriginal identify is not essential to apply for this role and anyone can apply for this role, Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

The Cross Government team, part of the OLG Strategic Reform branch, is responsible for acting as a conduit between the local government sector, the NSW State Government and the Federal Government of Australia on matters of government policy, regulations and priorities. As the Assistant Cross Government Officer, you will support program management and stakeholder engagement across a diverse portfolio of government policy programs that enable councils to meet their legislative and organisational responsibilities. This is a hands-on role, responsible for providing policy and project support with all the government sector as the key advisor to the NSW Government on local government matters.

You’ll juggle multiple subject matters in a fast-paced environment, where priorities shift and deadlines compete. Building strong relationships - especially with stakeholders who may have different views - is key. You’ll also need to stay sharp on local government trends to keep programs relevant and effective, while navigating evolving legislative frameworks and community expectations.

For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Cross Government Officer

What you will bring to the role

• Demonstrated experience in supporting policy and program initiatives within a government or regulatory context.
• Solid time management and organisational skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Proficiency in supporting complex projects with multiple interdependencies
• Experience in secretariat support, records management and control, committee meeting and supporting paper delivery, policy research and external stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, regulatory frameworks, and policy directives to identify program compliance and strategic alignment.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Proficient in leveraging digital tools and technology platforms to streamline workflows, support project delivery, and facilitate clear, timely communication with stakeholders.

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 the department, 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 Wednesday, 11 February 2026 at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Pauline Lynn, Manager Projects on pauline.lynn@olg.nsw.gov.au.

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If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

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.

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'.