Everyone plays here

Bring your technical expertise and customer-centric mindset to our dynamic Project Officer IT Services role.

• Step into an opportunity where you drive solutions and deliver technology-focused projects. 
• Salary ranges from $110,266 to $ 122,058 + super & leave loading.
• Temporary full-time opportunity based at Sydney Olympic Park location – flexible work arrangements will be considered.

About the role

The Project Officer, IT Services oversees full lifecycle management of IT projects, ensuring technology solutions are smoothly integrated to enhance efficiency, security, and business value. Acting as a bridge between business needs and technical execution, this role provides expert guidance on design, architecture, procurement, deployment, and management of IT systems.

By identifying digital transformation opportunities, improving IT service delivery, and embedding best practices in security and compliance, the role maximizes the organisation's use of technology.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Role Description - Project Officer - IT Services.pdf

About you

 Our ideal candidate will bring to the role:

• Experience in delivering a range of IM&T focused project management and support services, managing competing priorities and tight timeframes.
• Excellent communication skills to act as the primary liaison between stakeholders and technical teams, translating business needs into actionable technical solutions.
• Capability to manage project resources, including cross-functional teams and external vendors, to ensure project objectives are met on time and within budget.
• Proven expertise in managing IT projects, including Wi-Fi deployments, system upgrades, and cloud migrations, with extensive understanding of modern IT architectures, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), and endpoint management (Intune, MDM).
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS, ITIL, Prince2, PMP) and formal project management qualifications (e.g., Prince2 Practitioner, PMP) would be well regarded.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in an ICT discipline and/or relevant experience in a related discipline.

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Pre-Employment Health Assessment.

Should you require further information about the role please contact A/Manager Information Management and Technology, Michael Barilla via email: Michael.Barilla@sport.nsw.gov.au

About us

The Office of Sport is the lead NSW Government agency for sport and active recreation. We offer a career with purpose and work that makes a difference delivering on our purpose of ‘Everyone Plays Here’. We are a unique workplace, where no two days are the same!

Our work is spread across NSW, with ten Sport and Recreation Centres, five Olympic Sport Venues and offices throughout the state. We provide leadership, policies, programs, funding and infrastructure to enabling participation in sport and active recreation. Our work makes a difference – improving health outcomes, connecting communities and making a stronger NSW.

Our team members are collaborative, creative, hardworking and innovative, brought together by a common goal of ensuring sport and active recreation is accessible for all people in NSW.

How to apply?

Your online application must include:

• A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role (maximum 2 pages)
• An up-to-date CV outlining experience, skills & achievements relevant to this role (maximum 5 pages)
• As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer two targeted questions (maximum 300 words):

1. Provide an example of a successful IM&T program or project you completed, outlining your role, the processes and methodologies used, how you monitored and reported on deliverables, and any challenges you faced and overcame?
2. Describe a time when you have prepared a risk and issues document for an IT project. How did you do this and what was the outcome?

It is recommended that you use the STAR approach to ensure your response to these questions is comprehensive.

Applications close: Sunday, 27th April 2025 at 11:50 PM (AEST)

Contact for enquiries: Michael.Barilla@sport.nsw.gov.au

What’s in it for you?

The Office of Sport offers you the opportunity to make a direct, shared contribution and difference to sport and recreation in NSW and have a positive impact on quality of life of our clients. We offer a family-friendly and flexible working environment, competitive salaries, and generous leave entitlements. Our benefits include salary packaging, access to the Fitness Passport, the Employee Assistance Program, and free onsite parking.

Inclusion is a huge focus for the Office, internally and externally. In addition to actively promoting employment for women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, we are also committed to increasing opportunities for everyone to participate in sport and active recreation. We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging.

We want you to bring your best self to this recruitment process. If you feel you may require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Team via workforcemanagement@sport.nsw.gov.au

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.