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• Support the development and delivery of a critical project in Crown Lands and Public Spaces
• Temporary full-time opportunity to June 2026
• Office location – Various NSW locations considered upon application
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $93,295.00 to $102,941.00 + 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 prioritize 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

As a Project Support Officer, you’ll be involved in supporting the development and delivery of Portfolio, Program and project management. Your role will include monitoring project plans, milestones, and deliverables to ensure they align with approved timelines, budgets, and quality standards. You’ll update and collate documentation on relevant issues, policies, and practices, ensuring compliance with portfolio, program and project management methodologies. Effective communication with stakeholders to provide program and project status reports and address implementation issues will be crucial.

Managing multiple program and project support activities in a high-pressure, politically sensitive environment will be a key challenge. Building and maintaining strong relationships across divisions will be essential for effective coordination and achieving project objectives. Experience in finance and/or program/project management will be particularly valuable in ensuring projects are delivered within budget and meet financial targets.

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

What you will bring to the role

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members. 
• Solid time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines efficiently. 
• High level administrative skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and competing demands. 
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes. 
• Experience in either Finance Management or Portfolio, Program and Project Management highly regarded

Key Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of Portfolio, Program, and Project Management
• Understanding of Program Evaluation
• Proficient in Contemporary Program/Project Risk Management
• Competent in Program/Project Financial Management

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 Thursday 21 November 2024 at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Simon Williams on simon.williams@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 3, 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.