• Ongoing full time position 
• Clerk Grade 9/10 
• Salary starting from $129,464pa + super 
• Location – Sydney CBD 

About the role: 

NSW Resources are looking for a Senior Project Officer to join their Correspondence & Briefings team. 

Working as part of a small team, this role is fast paced and varied and will involve: 

• Coordinating and drafting responses to complex and sensitive Ministerial and Executive requests, including briefs, correspondence, and materials for Parliament. 
• Developing processes, procedures and reports and identify business improvements to support coordination of requests. 
• Undertaking research and analysis, identifying trends and preparing project briefs to support informed decision-making and planning. 
• Monitoring and reporting on Parliament. 
• Providing support to the ministerial office on a rotational basis as a Department Liaison Officer, which can include full time on-site engagement with stakeholders in the Sydney CBD. 

What you need to be successful: 

You need a strong understanding of the procedures and processes related to Ministerial correspondence, briefings, and parliamentary material. 

You’ll also need to have a keen eye for detail, excellent communication and writing skills, and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of an organisation. 

As well as this you’ll be capable of managing multiple tasks, prioritising those with critical turnaround times, and working confidently and comfortably within a dynamic and politically sensitive environment. 

Applying for the role: 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with a (ideally no more than one-page) expression of interest outlining your suitability and interest in this role, with your resume (ideally no more than three pages) by Wednesday 28th January 2026. 

For further information about the role please contact Manal Haddad, Manager Correspondence & Briefings (Mon – Weds) via manal.haddad@dpird.nsw.gov.au or Natalie Calderwood, Manager Correspondence & Briefings (Weds – Fri) via natalie.calderwood@dpird.nsw.gov.au. 

Alternatively, view the role description. 

Please note: 

Compliance with pre-employment probity screening is mandatory for all roles within NSW Resources and is a condition of engagement. 

Recruitment Adjustments  

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.  

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. 

Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful, welcoming and flexible – a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and part of our collective success. 

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team. 

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.