Senior Project Officer

Be part of the department that works to protect, support and develop NSW primary industries, mining sector and regional communities. DPIRD Internal expression of interest Temporary opportunity to September 2027 Full-time role at 35 hours per week + Flex. Time Location: Martin Place, Sydney NSW Clerk Grade 9/10 | Salary ranges from $133,348.

00 to $146,945.00 + super & leave loading About the As a Senior Project Officer , you will lead the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of complex projects that support strategic priorities, drive continuous improvement and deliver meaningful outcomes for industry, communities and government. Working across a diverse stakeholder landscape, you will build strong relationships, provide trusted advice and navigate competing priorities to achieve results.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence important initiatives, apply your project management expertise and help shape outcomes that support the future of the state's resources sector.

About You

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated project professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can confidently manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes. You will bring experience coordinating complex projects and business-critical activities, ideally within a government, ministerial or executive support environment.

Your ability to analyse issues, identify risks and provide clear, timely and strategic advice will enable you to successfully support key departmental priorities, including Budget Estimates, Incoming Government preparation, parliamentary monitoring, strategic reporting and executive-facing briefing activities. Experience preparing, reviewing and quality assuring correspondence, briefs, Questions on Notice, House Folder Notes and other ministerial products will be highly regarded.

As our ideal candidate, you will demonstrate exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. You will be a strong writer with excellent attention to detail, capable of translating complex information into concise, accurate and audience-focused advice.

You will bring sound judgement, resilience and a proactive approach to problem solving, together with strong project coordination and organisational skills. Your ability to work collaboratively, adapt to changing priorities and continuously improve processes will enable you to contribute to the delivery of high-quality ministerial, parliamentary and executive support services while helping drive operational excellence across the Correspondence and Briefings Team.

Further detail can be found here. As our ideal candidate, you will bring: Experience managing complex projects from planning through to delivery and evaluation. Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills. The ability to analyse issues, identify risks and develop practical solutions. Experience preparing advice, reports and recommendations to support decision making.

Knowledge of, or experience working within, regulatory environments, ideally related to the mining sector. Relevant qualifications or experience in project management, business improvement, business analysis, change management or risk management. A collaborative and adaptable approach, with the resilience to work effectively in a dynamic environment.

Essential Requirements Tertiary qualification or relevant experience in a related discipline such as project management, business improvement, business analysis, change management or risk management. Compliance with pre-employment probity screening is mandatory and a condition of engagement. Should you require further information about the role please contact the hiring manager, Manal Haddad – Manager Correspondence and Briefings via manal.

haddad@dpird.nsw.gov.au or on 0488 330 750. You can also view the role description . To Apply Applying is easy! Please apply via our online portal and submit: A CV (maximum 5 pages) A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) Tell us how your experience and skills make you a great fit for this role. Applications close Wednesday, 28 October at 11:55pm AEST.

This is an internal EOI opportunity open to DPIRD staff only To be considered for a placement over 12 months, applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalent or higher grade than this advertised vacancy (Clerk Grade 9/10) OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher. Alternatively, if you do not meet the requirement for a 12 month and over appointment, you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.

What to Expect Next After applying: You’ll receive a confirmation email. We’ll review all applications once the ad closes. If shortlisted, you may be invited to interview (in person or Microsoft Teams video). Further assessments will follow (e.g. writing task, skills test, psychometric test). Reference checks will be completed for final candidates.

The preferred candidate for this role may be required to undergo reference checks, a national police check, bankruptcy check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required. At DPIRD, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – including, but not limited to, gender, age, ethnicity, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation.

DPIRD is a proud Disability Confident Recruiter , Family Inclusive Employer and Carer Friendly Employer We are committed to ensuring every stage of the recruitment process is accessible and free from barriers. If you require adjustments or information in an alternative format to participate, please contact talent.advisory@dpird.

nsw.gov.au or the hiring manager listed for a confidential discussion.