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

• Support delivery of Government priorities
• Temporary Full-time opportunity till June 2026, 35 hours/ week
• Office location – Parramatta with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $ 113,574.00 to $ 125,720.00 + super

 What’s in it for me?

Join a high performing team with a supportive culture, dynamic collaboration and gain access to genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse 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:

You will support the delivery of development initiatives across a portfolio of projects, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic precinct planning objectives. You will provide end-to-end project support, including research, due diligence, and strategy development, while coordinating with technical experts across environmental, heritage, planning, legal, and infrastructure disciplines. You will manage reporting, budgets, and compliance, ensuring projects meet performance milestones and reflect community, environmental, and design considerations.

Bringing your ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines, you will demonstrate a proactive approach to identifying potential project risks and contributing to effective solutions. You will navigate complex stakeholder interests and landscape challenges, offering informed recommendations that balance financial return, quality, and opportunity. Your contribution will be key to driving successful project outcomes and supporting the broader vision of the Agency.

For more information read the full Role Description: Project Officer.docx

What you will bring to the role:

• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in project coordination or administration
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2) is desirable
• Experience with systems such as MyWorkZone, OneProcure, and CS Connect is desirable

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 - 2 weeks from advertising

Should you require further information about the role please contact Tracy Love on tracy.love@dpie.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