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• Project Support Officer
• Ongoing Full Time Opportunity
• Office location – Newcastle. Hybrid working supported and some travel may be required
• Salary ranges from $99,938 to $110,271 plus 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

We’re looking for a Project Support Officer who thrives on variety, enjoys solving problems on the fly, and loves working with people. If you’re the kind of person who knows how to “find things out”, builds relationships naturally, and enjoys being the go‑to support for a busy project team, you’ll feel right at home here. 

This is a role for a jack‑of‑all‑trades—someone who enjoys dipping into research one moment, coordinating meetings the next, and helping troubleshoot operational issues across a diverse portfolio.

 What you’ll be doing

In this role, you’ll support the delivery of projects that keep NSW’s Crown land safe, functional, and future‑ready. Your responsibilities will include:

Project & Operational Support

• Monitoring and reporting on project plans, milestones, risks, and deliverables
• Helping ensure projects stay on track with time, cost, and quality expectations

Documentation & Compliance

• Updating and maintaining project records, documentation, and policy information
• Supporting compliance with project management frameworks and methodologies

Research & Analysis

• Undertaking basic research and analysis to inform project briefs and decision‑making
• Preparing clear, concise information to support planning and operational outcomes

Team & Stakeholder Coordination

• Assisting project teams with day‑to‑day tasks and implementation activities
• Communicating with stakeholders to provide updates and resolve issues
• Coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, minutes, and other secretariat functions

Who we’re looking for

Someone who is:

• A natural people person with strong networking and communication skills
• A problem solver who enjoys figuring things out and keeping things moving
• Organised, adaptable, and comfortable juggling competing priorities
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn about the diverse world of Crown land
• Confident working across a broad range of support services

If you enjoy variety, value meaningful work, and want to build your project support career in a role that offers genuine exposure to unique NSW assets, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

For more information, please view the full Role Description here:  Project Support Officer

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 11:55pm, Wednesday 11^th March 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Michael Murphy via michael.murphy@crownland.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, 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