Senior Project Officer

Job Details; Sydney; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) seeks a Senior Project Officer in Parramatta to lead complex technology projects across NSW. You will drive planning, governance and delivery, coordinating diverse teams to achieve meaningful public outcomes.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, risk management and clear executive reporting. This temporary full‑time position supports flexible work arrangements and a collaborative, high‑performing team across public services.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated 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.
• Experience leading complex projects with multiple stakeholders and dependencies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex information clearly.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to working better together.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from planning to delivery and evaluation across NSW public services.
• Coordinate stakeholders, subject matter experts and delivery teams to solve problems and move projects forward.
• Ensure technology investments deliver real value for people, customers and communities.

Skills

Project governance

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Change adaptation

Quality focus

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

Essential

• 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.

Applications close: 11:55 PM, Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

For more information about the role, please contact Malcolm Rofe (Principal Program Officer) at .

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 or - 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.

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