Project Officer

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure is seeking a Project Officer to support the Housing Delivery Authority. Based in Parramatta with flexible working, the role focuses on coordinating panel activities, preparing key documents, and delivering high-quality stakeholder communications to support housing initiatives across NSW.

The ideal candidate will bring tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience, strong secretariat能力 and advanced data management skills to manage

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Strong secretariat and coordination skills.
• Excellent stakeholder communications and report drafting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HDA panel activities with internal stakeholders, planning teams and agencies.
• Prepare stakeholder communications, agendas, minutes, Ministerial reports, briefing papers.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and provide recommendations on operational issues.
• Ensure high-quality data management and timely information sharing.

Skills

Coordination

Governance

Secretariat

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Data management

Job description

Shape your world and support the future of NSW through meaningful work

• Help drive major residential housing initiatives for NSW
• Temporary full time (35 hrs p/w) until 17 July 2027 + creation of Talent Pool
• Parramatta office location with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 + super
  

The Housing Delivery Authority (HDA), supported by the Panels and Housing Delivery Division, has been established within the department to oversee a new State significant development approval pathway for major residential housing projects and state-led rezonings.

Are you passionate about improving processes, supporting governance excellence and contributing to meaningful housing outcomes for NSW?

Bring your high-level secretariat and project coordination abilities as a Project Officer within our awesome team.

You will coordinate HDA panel activities by working closely with internal stakeholders, planning teams and government agencies. You will prepare high-quality stakeholder communications, agendas, minutes, Ministerial reports, briefing papers and contentious issues briefs to support transparent, accurate and timely information sharing and identify opportunities for greater efficiency and consistency, and provide recommendations to address operational issues.

You will be highly organised, analytical and solutions-focused, with advanced computer and data management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes to support us in our mission to providing housing for the people and communities of our beautiful state.

Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience are essential.

Read the full role description here: Project Officer DAS PHD

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 prioritise 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.

Applications close Thursday 17 September 2026 at 11:55PM

Should you require further information about the role, please contact Kate McKinnon via [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.