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Digital Systems Officer

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Work type: Temporary full-time
Location: All of NSW, Newcastle, Newcastle West, Parramatta, Wollongong
Categories: Information and Communications Technology

  • Temporary Full-time – up to 24 months
  • LOCATION: Parramatta, Wollongong and Newcastle
  • Our employees work principally in the workplace, however, there may be some travel involved in this role.
  • Clerk Grade 5/6, Salary from $99,938 plus Super and leave loading

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.

About the Role

NSW Public Works (NSW PW) is excited to offer an opportunity for a Digital Systems Officer to join our Business Process & Client Systems team. In this role, you will support the development and maintenance of digital tools and processes that enable high quality outcomes across infrastructure, construction, advisory and emergency management projects, while contributing to the continued evolution of PW’s project controls ecosystem.

About You

In this role you will bring credibility and a highly collaborative approach working closely with the Advisor, Business Systems to support project control activities and drive broader business system and process improvement initiatives.

You will play a key role in performing and facilitating detailed business analysis, clearly defining problems, requirements, objectives and opportunities for initiatives such as application integration and translating these into detailed user stories to support system development and delivery.

To undertake this role successfully, you will require one or more of the following:

  • Strong functional knowledge and hands-on experience of Power Platform/Dynamics 365/Dataverse, Microsoft model-driven apps and canvas apps/Power Automate
  • Experience in implementing, maintaining, and supporting a variety of Project Control and Construction Management Applications (project, risk, quality, finance, reporting, and information management)
  • Experience with Data Warehouses and reporting
  • Experience with PowerBI Reporting and analytics
  • Experience delivering projects following an Agile methodology
  • Experience capturing and developing detailed functional requirements and granular user stories for development.
  • Experience training end users utilising bespoke software solutions.

About Us

NSW Public Works (PW) plays a significant role in the development of our state, our regions, and our infrastructure and associated industries, by supporting local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives. We do this by providing expert project management and advisory services; planning, design and delivery management; sustainability, asset management and support services. Our work is for the NSW community, new buildings, fit outs, roads and bridges, renewable energy projects – the real foundations of prosperous communities. 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.

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 the majority 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. 

Apply now and help shape the future!

When applying you will need to submit a resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining your experience skills and capabilities that align to the role.

For more information about the role, please click here to view the Download File role description.

Applications close: Sunday 17 May 2026, 11:55pm

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact please contact Joanne Jouannet at joanne.jouannet@pwa.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4247 4938.

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 assessment)  
  • Reference checks will be completed for final candidates   

Additional Information

  • 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.  
  • A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same type that may arise within the next 18 months.   

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 RecruiterFamily Inclusive Employer and Carer Friendly Employer  

We also understand that work is just one part of life. Our Family Inclusive Employer and Carers + Employers Accreditations reflect our commitment to supporting employees to balance work and family responsibilities.  

 

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