Senior Digital Projects Lead

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure in Parramatta invites applications for a Senior Project Officer. Lead complex technology projects across NSW, delivering measurable digital improvements while managing governance and stakeholder engagement.

The role is temporary (up to 14 December 2028) and full-time with flexible working options. Office located in Parramatta; salary is relative to experience, ranging from $133,348 to $146,945+ super.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex projects with multiple stakeholders, risks and dependencies.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex information clearly.
• Ability to build relationships and influence outcomes across diverse groups.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to working better together.
• Strong judgement balancing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience identifying risks, solving problems and adapting to change.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on quality outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to integrity, accountability and public sector values.
• Experience delivering projects in technology, digital or transformation environments.
• Experience managing project governance, risks, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience preparing project documentation, business cases or executive reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects that improve the systems, platforms and services for NSW communities.
• Coordinate planning, governance, delivery and evaluation across initiatives.
• Engage stakeholders, subject matter experts and delivery teams to drive outcomes.
• Build partnerships and contribute to digital improvements across the Department.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Prioritisation

Risk/Problem solving

Quality focus

Public sector values

Digital projects

Governance

Documentation

Job description

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure in Parramatta invites applications for a Senior Project Officer. Lead complex technology projects across NSW, delivering measurable digital improvements while managing governance and stakeholder engagement.

The role is temporary (up to 14 December 2028) and full-time with flexible working options. Office located in Parramatta; salary is relative to experience, ranging from $133,348 to $146,945+ super.