Project Officer (507459) 

• Full Time, 35 hours per week 

• Temporary up to 2 Years  

• Primary Work Location:  Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally, with a focus on Queanbeyan, Armidale, Dubbo and Coffs Harbour. 

• Clerk Grade 7/8 - Salary from $106.025 pa plus super and leave loading 

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.  The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.   

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is dedicated to protecting, supporting and developing NSW’s agriculture, fisheries, forestry and mining sectors, and boosting regional economic development to deliver long-term economic, social, liveability and environmental benefits to the people of NSW. We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW. 

Reporting directly to the Secretary, the Policy, Reform and Evidence (PRE) Division designs and delivers evidence-based legislation, policy and strategic initiatives that cut across regional portfolios and require coordinated problem-solving and bold innovation.  Boosting regional workforces, particularly to deliver essential services such as policing, health, education, aged care and child-care, is a key priority of PRE to address current critical gaps.  

The NSW Government has invested $24 million through the award-winning Essential Worker Attraction Program (EWAP) to attract and retain more essential workers in regional NSW. EWAP comprises two components – the Make the Move advertising and marketing campaign that utilises paid advertising and stakeholder engagement and marketing methods to encourage metropolitan-based essential workers to relocate to regional NSW, and The Welcome Experience which funds non-government organisations in 55 regional locations to provide personalised relocation support to workers that have decided to make the move. You can find more information about Make the Move and The Welcome Experience at www.nsw.gov.au/makethemove.  

About the Role 
Working with an active, engaged, and positive team focused on delivering the Essential Worker Attraction Program, this role supports our contractors to deliver The Welcome Experience, attracting key workers to regional NSW and giving them good reasons to stay. 

You will support program delivery by assisting contract management, reporting and continuous improvement.  You will also actively support essential worker engagement with the Program through the delivery of promotional events, stakeholder forums and the Make the Move website.  

About You 
You are experienced in contract management and stakeholder engagement, with a strong attention to detail and a process-driven approach. You are comfortable talking to new people and make others feel at ease when engaging with you.  

You understand the administrative responsibilities that come with program management support, contract management and event coordination, and you have an eye for detail while working autonomously to meet deadlines.  

A positive and proactive workplace culture is important to you, and you are an enthusiastic self-starter. 

Applying is easy! 
Submit your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience, and why you’re our ideal candidate. 

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 capability.talent@regional.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion. 

About Us 

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions. 

The department brings together Agriculture & Biosecurity; Forestry & Fishing; Local Land Services; NSW Resources; Regional Development & Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service. 

We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW. 

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve. 

We work hard every day to support and grow thriving communities across regional NSW that will have a positive impact on generations to come. Our goal is always to be a trusted local partner and problem-solver working deeply in community. 

As part of our team, you will be able to: 

• Deliver with impact. You are empowered and trusted to create impact through exposure to cutting-edge projects and research, career defining opportunities, and get to be part of a team creating sustainable solutions that will leave a legacy. 

• Connect to what matters. We are all about forming deep community relationships, fostering our passionate and connected teams. It is central to our work to support a true sense of belonging across the team. 

• Live your way. From bringing your whole self to work, to designing flexibility, that fits you and the team, you will be able to find the balance that works for you. 

We are a young agency, but with that has come a personality that is dedicated, passionate, proactive, influential, and informed. 

The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required. 

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.