Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions

• Full time ongoing position
• Location – Hunter LLS region (Paterson, Taree, Singleton, Scone, Merriwa)
• Salary starting from $99,938pa + super
• Work and learn with incredible leaders to build your skills

Why Join Us?

At LLS, we don’t just adapt - we lead. Innovation drives us, collaboration defines us, and every team member is empowered to make a real difference. Here, your strengths are the spark for progress, and your ideas and efforts will help shape a better future - for your team, your community, and your career.

Step into a rewarding role as an Assistant Project Officer, where you'll play a key part in supporting leadership to deliver impactful business improvements. Joining our energetic team, you'll collaborate with dedicated professionals to create better outcomes for our customers and communities. Your strengths in communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement will be valued and nurtured in a workplace where innovation is encouraged and your contributions make a real difference.

The Role

As the Assistant Project Officer, you will:

• Provide strategic insights and analysis to help the Leadership Team shape planning and improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate across teams to enhance service delivery through better tools, systems, and methodologies.
• Support MERI processes to ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and improvement.
• Compile reports and analyse data to inform recommendations that optimise business performance.
• Provide support with systems usage including financial management and reporting needs to support delivery managers.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in business improvement – Proven experience in initiatives that enhance systems, processes, or outcomes, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Advanced Excel skills – Proficient in business planning, data analysis, and reporting to support informed decision-making.
• Clear and effective writing skills – Confident in preparing reports, project scopes, and communications that use plain language, are well-structured, and tailored to the audience.
• Project management mindset – Proactive, organised, and confident in contributing to impactful projects.
• Strong systems capability – Skilled in navigating and supporting multiple systems across teams and projects.
• Understanding of MERI – Able to apply MERI principles to track progress and drive better results.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills – Able to build strong relationships and collaborate with internal teams, landholders, funding bodies, and community groups.
• Flexibility to travel – Holds a valid NSW Driver’s Licence and is willing to travel as required.

Applying is easy!

All applications must be submitted online and should include your current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this position. Please seek support from your Manager prior to submitting your application.

Applications Close: Monday 11th August 2025 @ 11.55pm AEST

For more information on the role you can download the role description or reach out to Donna Rodrom, Team Leader Delivery Support on 0429600776 or via donna.rodrom@lls.nsw.gov.au.

Recruitment Process Adjustment 

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion. 

This is an internal EOI opportunity open to DPIRD/LLS staff only

*To be considered for an ongoing appointment applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalent or higher grade than this advertised vacancy (LLS Grade 5 or Clerk 5/6) OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher. Alternatively, if you do not meet the requirement for an ongoing appointment, you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.