Senior Project Officer

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

Shape your world through work that helps deliver better digital services across NSW

• Lead complex technology projects that support communities across NSW
• Temporary (up to 14 Dec 2028) full-time opportunity
• Office location based in Parramatta with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $133,348 to $146,945+ super
  

About the role

Technology plays a critical role in how we deliver services to people across NSW.

As a Senior Project Officer within the Digital Information Office, you'll help turn ideas into outcomes by leading projects that improve the systems, platforms and services our people rely on every day.

You'll work across a diverse portfolio of business technology initiatives, bringing together stakeholders, subject matter experts and delivery teams to solve problems, manage competing priorities and keep projects moving forward. From planning and governance through to delivery and evaluation, your work will help ensure technology investments deliver real value for our people, customers and communities.

This is an opportunity to lead meaningful work, build strong partnerships and contribute to digital improvements that make a difference across the Department.

Read the role description for more detail: Senior Project Officer.

About you

• Experience leading complex projects with multiple stakeholders, risks and dependencies
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex information in a clear and practical way
• Confidence building relationships and influencing positive outcomes across diverse groups
• A collaborative approach and genuine commitment to working better together
• Strong judgement and the ability to balance priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience identifying risks, solving problems and adapting when circumstances change
• A proactive mindset with a focus on quality outcomes and continuous improvement
• A commitment to integrity, accountability and public sector values
  
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects in a technology, digital, transformation or related environment.
• Experience managing project governance, risks, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience preparing project documentation, business cases or executive reporting.
  

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.

For more information about the role, please contact Malcolm Rofe (Principal Program Officer) at [e-mail].

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.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career Pathways team 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 [e-mail] or [phone] - 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.