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• Lead and Deliver Meaningful Digital Projects– Join Our Talent Pool
• Multiple Temporary full-time opportunities available
• Office location – Parramatta , Orange preferred, other NSW locations considered upon application
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 - $142,665 + 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 role

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) is establishing a Talent Pool for Senior Project Officer within our Corporate Services – Digital Information Office. This is an opportunity to contribute to important business technology projects that support the delivery of services to communities across NSW.

As a Senior Project Officer, you will lead the planning and delivery of complex digital and business projects from start to finish. You’ll coordinate resources, manage budgets, monitor risks, and ensure quality outcomes that align with DPHI’s priorities. The role also involves maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, providing expert advice, and developing recommendations that support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

As part of our collaborative and future-focused team, you’ll take the lead in applying best practice project management approaches, driving innovation, and ensuring our projects deliver real value for the people of NSW.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Senior Project Officer

What you will bring to the role

• Proven experience managing complex or large-scale projects, balancing competing priorities, and delivering results on time and within budget.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise work, manage risks, and respond to changing project requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and confidently.
• Solid understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, focused on achieving outcomes and supporting positive change.

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.

Applications close Tuesday, 28 October 2025 at 11:55PM

Should you require further information about the role please contact Sagar Agashe, Principal Program Officer on sagar.agashe@dpie.nsw.gov.au.

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 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