• Temporary Full Time Opportunity up to 12 months with possible extension or ongoing employment
• 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’
• Departmental Officer Grade 3/4 starting from $82,193 plus superannuation and leave loading

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. DPIRD 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.

About the role

Provide a range of project management and support services, including preparation of reports, meeting minutes, maintaining project documentation, preparation of procurement documentation and data entry, to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope, and in line with established agency project management methodology.

About You

You will thrive in a fast-paced environment delivering accurate and consistent work with high-volume. Our ideal candidate will have recently completed, or be undertaking, a relevant tertiary qualification. You would be seeking entry into a new career and be committed to remaining in this role to provide consistency for the business.

Why work for Soil Con?

Are you ready?...Soil Con needs great people

To be successful in the role, our ideal candidate will have:

• Strong clerical and project administration skills, including records management, maintaining business systems, and supporting colleagues in system and database use.
• Experience assisting with procurement and project management documentation, as well as tracking and reporting on project finances, including purchase order and invoice reconciliation.
• The ability to prepare accurate and timely reports and correspondence to support project activities.
• Proficiency in maintaining records, business systems, compliance tools, and financial transactions to ensure efficient workflow and operational effectiveness.
• A proactive approach to contributing to business system improvements, streamlining processes, and enhancing service delivery.

Key Knowledge and Experience

• Experience in providing a customer focused service and a range of project management and business support services in a high-volume environment
• Knowledge of and proven ability to interpret and apply government protocols and administration policies, processes, and procedures
• Experience in a broad range of computer-based systems including Content Manager (CM9) or similar, SAP e.g., myWorkZone, Microsoft products, project management software e.g., Microsoft project, Oranasoft

About us: 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:

• Local Land Services
• NSW Resources
• 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 online by submitting a current resume (max. 2 pages) and brief cover letter (max. 1 page) 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 Lynn Dunn lynette.dunn@scs.nsw.gov.au, 0439 542 131 or Nick Scanlan nick.scanlan@scs.nsw.gov.au, 0447 571 546.

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

Closing Date: Thursday 21 March 2025 at 11:55pm 

Additional Information

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.