Executive Project Officer

Department of Regional NSW Careers; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Executive Project Officer to enhance operational excellence within NSW Public Works. This pivotal role involves high-level executive support and project coordination, driving efficiency and service delivery across multiple initiatives. The ideal candidate will excel in stakeholder engagement, possess exceptional communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a team committed to delivering critical infrastructure projects that shape communities and foster a culture of growth and adaptability. If you're ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex projects and stakeholder collaboration.
• Ability to prepare high-level reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive and project coordination support to Group Directors.
• Manage and support projects by coordinating resources and monitoring outcomes.

Skills

Construction Experience

Relationship Management

Project Implementation

Economic Development

Program Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

• Our employees work principally in the workplace
• Clerk Grade 7 / 8 Salary from $110266 to $122058 plus super and leave loading

Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful welcoming and flexible a workplace where our people feel supported valued and part of our collective success.

About the role

We are seeking an Executive Project Officer to play a critical role in providing highlevel executive and project coordination support to Group Directors within NSW Public Works. You will drive operational excellence ensuring the smooth implementation of strategies systems and client engagement initiatives across the directorates.

In this highimpact role you will manage complex projects facilitate key stakeholder collaboration and contribute to business transformation initiatives that enhance efficiency and service delivery. Your ability to problemsolve coordinate executivelevel external engagement and influence decisionmaking will be essential to driving continuous improvement.

Our ideal candidate will be a resultsdriven professional who is highly organised proactive and adaptable with exceptional communication and negotiation skills and the ability to navigate competing priorities in a complex fastpaced environment.

NSW Public Works is an awardwinning project management and infrastructure advisory organisation that offers flexible working arrangements. We are committed to diversity professional growth and delivering critical infrastructure projects that shape communities.

If you are ready to take on a pivotal role that blends executive support with strategic project coordination apply now.

About You

To be successful in this role you will :

• Provide highlevel executive and project coordination ensuring the effective implementation of strategies business processes and client engagement initiatives.
• Manage and support projects by coordinating resources preparing highquality reports briefs and presentations and monitoring project outcomes.
• Proactively identify and lead business improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency collaboration and service delivery.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders aligning efforts to support strategic objectives.
• Work collaboratively across business units driving crossfunctional projects and operational improvements.
• Prioritise competing demands in a fastpaced environment while maintaining accuracy discretion and professionalism.
• Utilise technology and data to enhance operations and decisionmaking.
• Support staff development and change management to foster a culture of growth and adaptability.
• Demonstrate proven experience in preparing highlevel reports briefs and presentations including industry keynotes and Ministerial briefs.
• Experience or exposure to the infrastructure advisory and delivery sectors and construction procurement will be highly beneficial equipping you with the industry insights needed to navigate complex projects and stakeholder requirements.
• Hold a current NSW Driver Licence and be willing to travel to regional and remote locations including overnight stays.

If you are a proactive problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about driving operational excellence wed love to hear from you!

About Us

NSW Public Works (NSW PW) is part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and supports local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives by providing expert advisory planning design delivery and support services. Theres nothing abstract about what we do. Just look around. Our work is in the hospitals dams water treatment plants and now in the new Bradfield city which is under construction. Every day we help shape the ambitious projects that bring progress to more people in NSW. From forging a more sustainable relationship with the land around us to engineering the big ideas of the future. In every challenge we see the chance to build stronger and more connected communities. We do this by developing solutions that show creativity and grassroots ingenuity providing impartial advice and support at all levels of government and the private sector and partnering with experts to maximise the benefits of our knowledge and experience.

In NSW PW offices all over the state youll find local expertise for local issues. We uncover the best talent scrutinise cost and risk and bridge the gap between private sector and government. By managing these nuances projects we work on dont just get done they become benchmarks others aspire to.

Together we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture forestry fishing and mining industries and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets : our lands and soils minerals waterways and oceans vegetation and forests.

The department brings together :

• Local Land Services
• NSW Resources
• Agriculture and Biosecurity
• Fisheries and Forestry
• Regional Development and Delivery.

With nearly 5000 employees and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Applying for the role

Apply online by submitting a current resume and brief cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

For more information about the role please click here to view the role description.

Additionally if you would like to hear more about this role please contact Ramsey Awad on.

Closing Date : Tuesday 8 April 2025 at 11 : 55pm.

Additional Information

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.

If you require adjustments in completing your application interviewing completing any pre employment testing require information in an alternative format or otherwise participating in the recruitment process please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

Role Description

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Construction Experience,Intellectual Property Law,Renovation,Research Experience,Joint Operations,Relationship Management,System Testing,Economic Development,Exercise Planning,Program Development,Project Implementation,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 110266 - 122058

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