Assistant Project Officer

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development; Gosford; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is seeking an Assistant Project Officer to deliver project management and administrative services, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and compliance with quality and scope.

You will maintain project records, prepare minutes and reports, assist with procurement and budgets, and use construction project management software to track progress and reporting. This is a full-time role, with two 12-month temporary placements.

Qualifications

• Experience using construction project management software to maintain project information.
• Experience providing project and business services in a busy environment.
• Procurement, financial administration and budget monitoring experience.
• Knowledge of government protocols and administrative procedures.
• Experience with Content Manager or similar records management systems, SAP/myWorkZone and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project documentation and business systems.
• Prepare meeting minutes, reports and correspondence.
• Contribute to procurement activities and manage project budgets including purchase orders and invoices.
• Track progress using software and contribute to reporting requirements.
• Identify improvements to administrative processes and service delivery.

Skills

Customer service

Procurement

Budget monitoring

Government protocols

Office systems

Tools

InEight

OranaSoft

Procore

Aconex

Content Manager

SAP/myWorkZone

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Location: Willing to consider candidates across all NSW SCS office locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally, with a focus on Queanbeyan, Armidale, Dubbo and Coffs Harbour
• Departmental Officer Grade 3/4 – Salary from $87,199 up to $95,482 per annum (FTE) plus super and leave loading

• Full Time, 35 hours per week
• 2 Temporary, 12-month opportunities
• Location: Willing to consider candidates across all NSW SCS office locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally, with a focus on Queanbeyan, Armidale, Dubbo and Coffs Harbour
• Departmental Officer Grade 3/4 – Salary from $87,199 up to $95,482 per annum (FTE) plus super and leave loading

About The Role

As an Assistant Project Officer, you will provide a broad range of project management and administrative services to help ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope.

You will assist the project team by maintaining project documentation and business systems, preparing meeting minutes, reports and correspondence, contributing to procurement activities and assisting with the management of project budgets, including purchase order and invoice reconciliation.

Using construction project management software and other business systems, you will help maintain accurate project records, track progress, update project information and contribute to reporting requirements. You will also have the opportunity to identify improvements to administrative processes, business systems and service delivery.

What does a day look like at Soil Con?

About You

We’re looking for a person who is organised, proactive and customer-focused, with experience providing high-quality project and business services in a busy, high-volume environment.

You Will Bring

• Experience using construction project management software, such as InEight, OranaSoft, Procore or Aconex, to maintain project information, track progress and contribute to reporting.
• Experience providing customer-focused service and a broad range of project management and business services in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated capability in procurement, financial administration and budget monitoring processes, including reconciling purchase orders and invoices.
• Knowledge of, and the ability to interpret and apply, government protocols, administrative policies, processes and procedures.
• Experience working with a broad range of computer-based systems, including Content Manager or similar records management systems, SAP/myWorkZone and Microsoft Office products.

This is a great opportunity to build your project management experience while contributing to meaningful projects and programs.

Applying is easy!

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Lynn Dunn on 0439 542 131 or email [e-mail] or Hugh Lyall on 0499 907 861 or email [e-mail]

Applications close: Sunday, 13 September 2026 at 11:55pm

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 [e-mail] or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful, welcoming and flexible – a workplace where our people feel valued and part of our collective success.

Soil Con is for everyone! Building a respectful and inclusive workplace

Together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

The department brings together: Local Land Services, NSW Resources, Agriculture and Biosecurity, Fisheries and Forestry, Regional Development and Delivery.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Additional Information

The preferred candidate for this role may be required to undergo reference checks, a national police check, bankruptcy check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same type that may arise within the next 18 months.