Project Support Officer

NSW Public Works; Lismore; Presencial; AUD 87.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

35‑hour base working week

Flexible start and finish times (6am–?

Flex time

Four weeks recreation leave as default

Descripción de la vacante

NSW Public Works is seeking a detail‑oriented Project Support Officer in Lismore to back project delivery and daily operations. You will assist Project Managers, manage contracts and records, and support staff onboarding and WHS initiatives.

Based in Lismore, you will coordinate with contractors and suppliers, handle multiple software systems, and help maintain orderly records while ensuring compliance with NSW Public Works policies.

Formación

• Experience providing project, contractor or business administrative support.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and high attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of purchase to pay, procurement, financial processes, and reporting.
• Ability to learn and use multiple software systems including Microsoft 365, CM25 and MyWorkZone.

Responsabilidades

• Provide project and operational administration support to Project Managers and project teams.
• Assist with property and fleet management, staff training and WHS activities, onboarding and staff engagement.
• Act as the primary site contact for stakeholders, contractors and suppliers and coordinate works to minimise disruption.
• Maintain accurate records and databases and ensure compliance with legislation, policies and procedures.

Conocimientos

Project administration

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Procurement processes

Staff onboarding support

Team collaboration

Herramientas

Microsoft 365

CM25

MyWorkZone

Descripción del empleo

• Temporary full-time – 2 years
• LOCATION: Lismore
• 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.

If you have the capability to achieve success in this role and are interested in creating a more prosperous NSW, we would love to hear from you!

Closing Date 27 October 2026 at 11:55pm.