Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Play a key role in driving project success by providing vital administrative and coordination support within Planning, Land Use Strategy, Housing and Infrastructure
• Temporary (Up to 31 March 2026) full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location – Parramatta NSW with flexible working supported as per the Departments Flexible Working Policy
• Clerk Grade 5/6 Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $ 97,027.00 to $ 107,059.00 + super

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

The Assistant Project Officer will help keep projects on track by managing reports and handling all the behind-the-scenes admin like finance, HR, purchasing, and travel. Whether it's updating documents or preparing research briefs, you will make sure everything is accurate, timely, and where it needs to be.

In this fast-paced role with tight deadlines and shifting priorities, the Assistant Project Officer will thrive on staying organised, adapting when needed, and keeping strong communication flowing between teams and stakeholders.

For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Project Officer  

What you will bring to the Role

• Highly skilled at a broad range of administrative services such as finance, HR, records management, purchasing, vendor coordination, and travel, aligning with relevant policies and procedures.
• Solid time management and organisational skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.

Maintains meticulous attention to detail amidst high-volume workloads, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks and deliverables. 

• Confidently uses digital tools and systems and quickly adapts to new technologies to support efficient operations.
• Supports project delivery from end to end, assisting with timelines, documentation, coordination, and reporting to achieve outcomes.

What is an essential requirement:

• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of Government public administration processes, governance, protocols and reporting requirements.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

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. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday 6 July 2025 at 11:55 PM

Should you require further information about the role please contact Teresa Hughes, Acting Director Strategic Projects via email Teresa.Hughes@planning.nsw.gov.au

A recruitment 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.

Please note 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. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn