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

• Drive seamless operations through expert executive and administrative support
• Temporary 6 months full-time opportunity
• Office located at 4 Parramatta Square with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $99,938.00 to $110,271.00 + 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.

This role is all about being the person who keeps things moving. The Assistant Project Officer plays a key role in keeping projects running smoothly. Working within the Major Projects Advisory team, the role provides support to the Secretariat for Independent Expert Advisory Panels for Mining and the Energy Transition, and assists with a range of procurement, finance, and administrative activities.

The role also supports Major Projects Advisory teams by administering Memorandums of Understanding, assisting with agency engagement, and delivering general administrative support across the wider Major Projects Advisory function.

This is a great opportunity for an organised and proactive professional who enjoys coordinating tasks, supporting advisory processes, and contributing to the delivery of complex projects.

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

What you will bring to the role

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members.
• High level administrative skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and competing demands.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with a willingness to contribute to group efforts and support colleagues in achieving objectives.
• Maintains meticulous attention to detail amidst high-volume workloads, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks and deliverables.

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 7 May 2026 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Karl Fetterplace at karl.fetterplace@dpie.nsw.gov.au

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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.

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.