Project Officer

Food and Wine; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Flex time accrual

Learning opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Parental leave

Carers leave

Job summary

The NSW Treasury is seeking a skilled project coordinator to support the Economic Strategy and Productivity Group in delivering strategic communications, stakeholder engagement and governance activities.

You will monitor milestones, risks and deliverables, prepare briefs and reports, and coordinate events and consultations while building relationships across Treasury and external stakeholders. A flexible Sydney-based role with a 35-hour week.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience coordinating projects and secretariat support in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Ability to prepare briefs, reports and governance materials for diverse audiences.
• Experience coordinating events, working groups and stakeholder consultations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects, monitor milestones and manage risks and deliverables.
• Prepare briefs, reports and project documentation for governance purposes.
• Support evidence-based planning and recommendations for strategic initiatives.
• Strengthen stakeholder engagement, event coordination and secretariat capabilities.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Governance and secretariat support

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

You will support the coordination, delivery and evaluation of strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, secretariat activities and projects that advance the priorities of the Economic Strategy and Productivity Group.

Your day-to-day work will include monitoring project plans, milestones, risks and deliverables; preparing briefs, reports and project documentation; analysing information to identify emerging issues; and supporting evidence-based planning and recommendations.

You will coordinate events, working groups, committees and stakeholder consultations, while building effective relationships across Treasury and with external stakeholders. You will work flexibly across competing priorities and contribute to continuous improvement in project delivery and business processes.

You will be joining our Economic Strategy and Productivity Group and working within the Market & Regulation Division. Read more about your future Group and Division.

• flexible work at our Sydney office with 35-hour standard weeks
• accrual of flex time for extra hours worked, promoting work-life balance
• ongoing learning opportunities through expert-led sessions and online training
• wellbeing programs to support your mental and physical health
• various leave options, including paid parental and carers leave.

Enrich your career with the NSW Treasury

You will have an invaluable opportunity to create a positive impact for the people of New South Wales. You will be challenged to provide the best outcomes possible in this role while developing and growing your own skills.

When you join Treasury, you join an organisation that is a whole-of-government financial and economic advisor. Treasury is a critical component of the government and provides advice that informs a wide range of financial, economic and policy driven work for the state of NSW.

As you contribute your expertise, you'll engage in continuous Professional Development, acquiring essential skills such as:

• coordinating projects, monitoring milestones and managing risks and deliverables
• preparing high-quality briefs, reports, correspondence and governance materials
• strengthening stakeholder engagement, event coordination and secretariat capabilities.

Gather more insights about Careers at Treasury and learn more about how you can transform your career in a central government agency invested in you.

About the Employer

• partake in a behavioural based interview and undergo additional assessments if shortlisted.

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that may become available over the next 18 months.

Read more about what to expect in the hiring process.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

NSW Treasury is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, where everyone feels welcome, supported and able to contribute and do their best work.

We are committed to fair and equitable recruitment processes and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, people of all ages and genders, LGBTQIA+ people, and people from diverse cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds.

We actively support workplace and recruitment adjustments to remove barriers and enable equitable participation. If you require an adjustment or assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Advisor listed on the job advertisement or visit the following link for more information: https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nsw-treasury/about-us/careers

• As a Disability Confident Recruiter, NSW Treasury is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment and supports adjustments so candidates with disability can participate fairly at every stage.
• As a Level 1 Activate Carer Employer, we recognise and support employees with caring responsibilities through inclusive and flexible workplace practices.

About the Candidate

• demonstrated experience providing project coordination and secretariat support in a complex stakeholder environment
• experience coordinating events, stakeholder engagement activities and logistics from planning through to delivery and evaluation
• strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear briefs, correspondence, reports and project materials for different audiences
• sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify emerging issues and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations
• the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight timeframes
• sound proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; an understanding of government processes and governance is desirable.