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• Temporary opportunity until November 2028
• Full-time (35 hours/week)
• Hybrid working arrangements available
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $113,574 to $125,720 + super

The role
Are you a detail-oriented project professional who thrives in a collaborative environment? As a Project Officer in the PMO team at Botanic Gardens of Sydney, you’ll support the delivery of strategic and operational projects across our iconic garden sites. From planning and reporting to procurement and vendor coordination, you’ll help ensure projects run smoothly, on time, and within budget.

This hybrid role offers flexibility while ensuring strong on-site collaboration. You'll work at least three days per week in an approved Botanic Gardens office— our offices are located within the beautiful gardens at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan, and Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah.

If you enjoy juggling priorities, improving systems, and contributing to meaningful public outcomes, this is your chance to make a real impact.

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


What you will bring to the role

• Project management experience in coordinating multiple tasks under pressure
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities independently
• Confidence in using Microsoft Office 365 and systems like CM10 (TRIM) for document tracking
• Experience with procurement processes and contract types (e.g. MW21, GC21)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
• Experience with procurement activities in accordance with One Procure and MyWorkZone

What is an essential requirement:

• Project Management Qualifications – NSW TAFE or higher
• Ability to travel, conduct site visits and work at any site within the RBGDT portfolio as directed.
• Current driver’s licence

About us
Botanic Gardens of Sydney, under the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust, is Australia’s oldest scientific institution and a custodian of over $1.2 billion in cultural, heritage, and botanical collections. As the premier botanical research institute, we encompass world-leading botanic gardens and Sydney’s leading outdoor live entertainment precinct. We engage international, national, and regional visitors, making us a leading entity in the NSW tourism sector.


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 11.55pm on Sunday 12^th October 2025.

Should you require further information about the role please contact George Salouros on 02 9231 8103 or  george.salouros@botanicgardens.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.

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) 6363 7676​ - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.