Project Officer Strategic Development

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

Job summary

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW in Parramatta is seeking a Project Officer, Strategic Development within Property & Development NSW. The role coordinates and delivers development projects, combining planning, analysis, reporting and stakeholder engagement to achieve meaningful outcomes, with flexible working options.

The ideal candidate will have strong coordination skills, ability to juggle priorities, excellent communication, and solid knowledge of project management

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or coordinating projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills; able to prepare reports and briefings.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; research and interpret information.
• Experience working with stakeholders and building relationships.
• Understanding of project management principles, including risk monitoring and quality outcomes.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and project-related systems.
• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver development projects across NSW.
• Bring together project planning, analysis, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Track project progress, manage risks, and prepare reports.
• Support procurement activities and keep projects moving.
• Build strong relationships and contribute to positive outcomes for NSW.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW – Parramatta NSW

• Make an impact through projects that shape the future of NSW.
• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location based in Sydney (Parramatta) with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 + super

In this role you will

Help us shape thriving communities across NSW as a Project Officer, Strategic Development with Property & Development NSW. You’ll work with a supportive team to coordinate and deliver development projects that make a real difference, bringing together project planning, analysis, reporting and stakeholder engagement to achieve meaningful property and development outcomes.

No two days are the same; from juggling multiple priorities and working with a range of stakeholders to tracking project progress, managing risks, preparing reports and supporting procurement activities, you’ll play an important role in keeping projects moving and helping great ideas become reality. If you enjoy working smarter together, building strong relationships and contributing to positive outcomes for the people of NSW, we’d love to hear from you.

Read the role description for more detail:Project Officer Strategic Development .pdf

About you

You’ll bring strong project coordination skills and enjoy working across a variety of development projects and priorities. You’re organised, proactive and confident building relationships, gathering information and keeping projects on track. You'll also bring:

• Experience supporting or coordinating projects in a complex or fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear reports, briefings and project documentation for different audiences.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail across multiple projects.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research, interpret information and identify practical solutions.
• Experience working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and building positive working relationships.
• An understanding of project management principles, including risk management, monitoring progress and achieving quality outcomes.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and project-related systems.
• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent relevant experience.
• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent relevant experience.

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.

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you’ll help shape lives and communities across NSW while growing your own career, supported by flexible work options, impactful projects and a collaborative, diverse team. As a high-performing and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve, we value your lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we are committed to helping you thrive through flexible arrangements, workplace adjustments and a culture where everyone feels supported, connected and belongs.

• flexible work options
• impactful projects
• collaborative, diverse team
• flexible arrangements
• workplace adjustments
• culture where everyone feels supported, connected and belongs

Check out ourAboriginal applicants guideto assist with applying for the role or contact ourAboriginal Career Pathwaysteam 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 ***************@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637*** - 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.

Applications close at 11:55pm on Friday, 30 October 2026.

For more information about the role, please contact Brooke Wilson, Senior Business Manager via email on ***************@dphi.nsw.gov.au.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.