• Temporary full time – up to 2 years
• 35 hours per week
• Location: Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations.
• Salary from $113, 574 to $125,720 pa + superannuation + leave entitlements (Clerk Grade 7/8)

About the Role

Lead and support project administration activities that ensure effective project and financial management across the Agriculture & Biosecurity's diverse portfolio. This role plays a key part in enabling successful project delivery by maintaining strong governance, supporting informed decision-making, and fostering collaborative stakeholder relationships.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide comprehensive project administration and support, including proposal development, preparing and execution of contract documents, preparing briefs, maintaining documentation, and monitoring project plans and financial obligations.
• Manage project change requests and ensure compliance with Financial and Project Governance Frameworks.
• Maintain open communication channels with internal and external stakeholders to support decision-making and information sharing.
• Deliver training and support to project teams on corporate project, portfolio, and financial management systems.
• Provide advice and guidance to stakeholders to support project planning and delivery aligned with project timelines, priorities, and budgets.
• Coordinate information exchange with stakeholders to ensure delivery of project obligations.

About You

You are a proactive and organised project administration professional with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• You can build strong relationships, communicate confidently, and work collaboratively to support successful project outcomes.
• Have an understanding of governance frameworks and passion for continuous improvement will contribute to delivering best-practice project management across the Department.
• Strong skills in project coordination and administration
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within deadlines
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience with project management systems and financial processes
• A collaborative approach to working with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Expertise in using Departmental systems: MyWorkzone, MyOutcomes and Content Manager

💬 For a confidential discussion about this vacancy please contact:

Jenny Chapman, Business Partner Projects on jenny.chapman@dpird.nsw.gov.au or 02 6770 1808.

🔗 Click here to view the Role Description - Clerk 7-8 Project Officer

👉 Applying is easy!

Please apply via our online portal.  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.

📅 Applications Close: Tuesday 3 February 2026, at 11:55pm AEDT

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 above for a confidential discussion. 

What to Expect Next  

After applying:  

• You’ll receive a confirmation email  
• We’ll review all applications once the ad closes  
• If shortlisted, you may be invited to interview (in person or Microsoft Teams video)  
• Further assessments will follow (e.g. writing task, skills test, psychometric test)  
• Reference checks will be completed for final candidates   
• The preferred candidate for this role may be required to undergo reference checks, a national police check, bankruptcy check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.  

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion  

At DPIRD, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – including, but not limited to, gender, age, ethnicity, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation.  

DPIRD is a proud Disability Confident Recruiter, Family Inclusive Employer and Carer Friendly Employer