Project Support Officer

NSW Public Works; Lismore; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week

Flexible hours

Flex time

Leave arrangements

Recreation leave

Job summary

NSW Public Works in Lismore is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Project Support Officer to join our team. You will provide project and operational support across NSW Public Works, supporting the delivery of projects and the day-to-day operations of the Lismore office.

As a Project Support Officer, you will be responsible for providing administration support to Project Managers and project teams, along with opportunity to work across a range of operational activities including property and

Qualifications

• Experience providing project, contractor or business administrative support.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication with staff, stakeholders, contractors and suppliers.
• Understanding of purchase to pay, procurement, financial processes and reporting.
• Ability to learn multiple software systems including Microsoft 365, CM25 and MyWorkZone.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Experience coordinating staff events, activities and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Provide project and operational administration support across NSW Public Works and the Lismore office.
• Support project managers and project teams with day-to-day tasks.
• Assist with property and fleet management, staff training and WHS activities.
• Onboard new staff and support staff engagement initiatives.
• Act as the primary site contact for stakeholders, contractors and suppliers and coordinate works to minimise disruption.
• Maintain accurate records and databases in line with policies and procedures.

Skills

Project support

Administration

Stakeholder liaison

Organisational skills

Communication

Microsoft 365

Education

Experience in government/public sector

Tools

CM25

MyWorkZone

Job description

• Our employees work principally in the workplace
• Salary from $87,199 to $95,482 plus super and leave loading

Some of the benefits of working for NSW Public Works include:

• 35‑hour base working week;
• Flexible start and finish times between 6am and 10pm, with core hours of 10am–3pm;
• Flex time, allowing additional hours worked to be accrued and taken back as flex leave;
• Generous leave arrangements, including carers’, parental and adoption leave;
• Four weeks recreation leave as standard

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Project Support Officer to join our dynamic team in Lismore. In this role, you will provide project and operational support across NSW Public Works, supporting the delivery of projects and the day-to-day operations of the Lismore office.

As a Project Support Officer, you will be responsible for providing administration support to Project Managers and project teams, along with opportunity to work across a range of operational activities including property and fleet management, staff training and development, WHS, new starter onboarding and staff engagement.

You will be the primary site point of contact for stakeholders, contractors and suppliers, providing professional and timely responses to enquiries and coordinating works to minimise disruption to office operations. You will also maintain accurate records and databases and work in line with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

Our office in Lismore is located on the far north coast of NSW – a vibrant, diverse region offering a lifestyle near the water, rainforests and farmland.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience providing project, contractor or business administrative support, preferably within government, infrastructure or public sector environment.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff, stakeholders, contractors and suppliers.
• Understanding of purchase to pay, procurement, financial processes, and reporting.
• Ability to confidently use and learn multiple software systems, including Microsoft 365, CM25, and MyWorkZone.
• Ability to work autonomously, use initiative and contribute as part of a team.
• Experienced in coordinating staff events, activities and conferences.

Closing Date 27 October 2026 at 11:55pm.