- Fulltime temporary 12-month opportunity for a Project Support Officer (Administration) with NSW Public Works
- LOCATION: Lismore NSW (office-based role)
- Our employees work principally in the workplace
- Salary from $82,193 to $90,001 plus super and leave loading
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented administrative support officer to join our dynamic team in Lismore. In this exciting role, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient administration of program and project operations across NSW Public Works.
As a Project Support Officer, you will be responsible for delivering efficient and quality administrative services for our Lismore Office. You will have the opportunity to work across a variety of fields including property and fleet management, staff training and development, administration, WHS, new starter onboarding and staff engagement.
Additionally, you will be required to provide Project Managers with administrative project support as part of your core duties.
You will be the primary site point of contact for stakeholders, contractors and suppliers, providing professional and timely responses to their enquiries and coordinating works to minimise disruptions to the office operation. Staying updated on relevant legislation, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance, and maintaining accurate records and databases will also be essential to your role.
About you
To be successful in this role you will:
- Experience managing competing demands while maintaining high attention to detail to ensure timely and efficient administrative support and office management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and responsive approach to customer service.
- Experience in business and project administration support, ideally within a government or public sector setting.
- Proven ability to provide high-quality service, respond to a wide range of enquiries, assess incoming tasks, and adjust priorities accordingly.
- Understanding of purchase to pay, financial processes, and reporting.
- Ability to learn and use multiple software systems, including Office 365, CM10, and MyWorkZone.
- Strong Ability work autonomously and within a team.
- Experienced in coordinating staff events, activities and conferences.
- A proactive mindset and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
If you are passionate about providing excellent administration support and want to contribute to the meaningful work of NPWS, we would love to hear from you!
About Us
NSW Public Works (NSW PW) is part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and supports local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives by providing expert advisory, planning, design, delivery and support services. There’s nothing abstract about what we do. Just look around. Our work is in the hospitals, dams, water treatment plants and now in the new Bradfield city which is under construction. Every day we help shape the ambitious projects that bring progress to more people in NSW. From forging a more sustainable relationship with the land around us, to engineering the big ideas of the future. In every challenge we see the chance to build stronger and more connected communities. We do this by developing solutions that show creativity and grassroots ingenuity, providing impartial advice and support at all levels of government and the private sector, and partnering with experts to maximise the benefits of our knowledge and experience.
In NSW PW offices all over the state, you’ll find local expertise for local issues. We uncover the best talent, scrutinise cost and risk, and bridge the gap between private sector and government. By managing these nuances, projects we work on don’t just get done, they become benchmarks others aspire to.
Together, we are DPIRD
The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.
Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.
The department brings together:
- Agriculture and Biosecurity
- Fisheries and Forestry
- Regional Development and Delivery
With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.
Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.
Applying for the role
Apply by submitting a current resume and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.
For more information about the role, please click here to view the role description.
Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role please contact Kerri Foulstone, Operations Coordinator at kerri.foulstone@pwa.nsw.gov.au or 0472 626 867.
Closing Date: Tuesday 17 June 2025 at 11:55pm
Additional Information
If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion.
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