Project Officer

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure; Belimbla Park; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure in Penrith is seeking a Project Officer to support arts, cultural placemaking and activation initiatives. You will combine hands-on project delivery with stakeholder engagement, governance, and coordination to build Bradfield City's distinctive identity.

You will coordinate forums and provide secretariat and reporting support, plus manage project documentation, plans, resources and timelines to deliver outcomes on time, within budget and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Experience in project reporting and governance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate stakeholder engagement to support arts and cultural initiatives and programs.
• Provide secretariat and reporting support to enable collaboration and informed decisions.
• Provide project management support including reports, briefs and documentation.
• Track milestones, monitor plans and manage timelines, budget and quality.
• Research arts and cultural trends to inform advice and recommendations.
• Escalate risks and coordinate inputs across workstreams.

Skills

Arts project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Governance reporting

Research and coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

Equivalent demonstrated experience

Job description

Help shape the identity of a brand-new city.

• Temporary full-time opportunity until Dec 2027 with possibility of extension
• Based in Penrith , with travel to Bradfield required to support project delivery.
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 + super
  

We are seeking motivated and collaborative professionals to support the planning and delivery of arts, cultural placemaking and activation initiatives that contribute to creating vibrant, connected experiences and build a distinctive identity for Bradfield City. The role combines hands‑on project delivery with stakeholder engagement, project governance, research and coordination.

Working across a diverse portfolio you’ll coordinate stakeholder engagement to support arts and cultural initiatives and programs, including consultation and advisory forums, working groups and committees. You’ll provide secretariat and reporting support that enables these groups to collaborate effectively and make informed decisions.

You will provide project management support including preparing reports and briefs, maintaining project documentation, coordinating resources and monitoring project plans to deliver outcomes on time, on budget, to agreed quality standards and within scope.

You will track progress against milestones, identify emerging issues early, and research arts and cultural trends and opportunities to inform advice and recommendations. You will undertake tasks and projects allocated by the Manager Placemaking and People across arts and cultural initiatives and programs, coordinating workstreams and specialist inputs, exercising sound judgement within your responsibilities and escalating matters to the Manager when required.

For more information about this position, read the full Role Description: Project Officer BDA

What you will bring to the role

• Demonstrated experience in the planning and delivery of arts, cultural programming public art, placemaking, events or activation initiatives cultural programming, including coordinating multiple stakeholders, suppliers and project deliverables.
• Proven expertise in project reporting and governance, and the ability to keep documentation, records and reporting accurate, current and audit-ready.
• The ability to produce accurate, well‑evidenced advice and recommendations on complex or emerging issues, within short timeframes and from competing sources of information.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse project issues, identify underlying causes and assess options to recommend practical, evidence‑based solutions. You apply sound judgement to resolve problems within your delegated responsibilities, work with stakeholders to address emerging issues, and escalating risks that may affect project outcomes.
• Proven ability to independently plan and prioritise work across multiple projects, assess competing demands and coordinate stakeholder input. You exercise sound judgement to adjust priorities, manage dependencies and delivery quality outcomes within agreed deadlines.
• Clear, concise writing and confident communication, tailored to diverse audiences from internal teams to community and industry stakeholders.
• Resilience, adaptability and the courage to raise challenging issues. You stay calm, flexible and solutions‑focused when priorities shift.
  

What is an essential requirement

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Experience in project reporting and governance

About Us

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.

We are a high‑performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.

Shape your world in a place where you’re valued, included and heard. Applications close Tuesday, 17 November 2026 at 11: 55PM.Should you require further information about the role please contact Kate Smith, Manager Placemaking and People on [e-mail]

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.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

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 [e-mail] or [phone] - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

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. This role is subject to standard pre‑employment checks, including a criminal record check.