Project Officer - Flood Recovery & Environment Programs

the original; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

the original is seeking a Project Officer to support environmental flood recovery programs from Parramatta, NSW. This 11‑month contract includes 35 hours per week with regional travel, and requires strong organisational and communication skills to manage multi‑agency coordination and on‑ground activities.

You will handle project administration, reporting and stakeholder support, ensuring timely governance and accurate documentation across multiple recovery projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in project support, project administration or project coordination.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written communication tailored for different audiences.
• Effective verbal and stakeholder communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and within a team while managing priorities.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and travel to regional locations.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of flood recovery projects focused on environmental clean-up and on-ground outcomes.
• Coordinate project activities to achieve milestones and deliverables.
• Provide day-to-day project administration, including minutes and scheduling.
• Maintain project data, reporting and documentation for governance.
• Assist with reports, briefings and project communications.

Skills

Experience in project support

Organisational skills

Time-management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder communication

Independent working

Teamwork

Adaptability

Travel flexibility

Job description

the original is seeking a Project Officer to support environmental flood recovery programs from Parramatta, NSW. This 11‑month contract includes 35 hours per week with regional travel, and requires strong organisational and communication skills to manage multi‑agency coordination and on‑ground activities.

You will handle project administration, reporting and stakeholder support, ensuring timely governance and accurate documentation across multiple recovery projects.