Project Officer

Location: Parramatta

Employment type: Ongoing Full Time

Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8, $113,574 to $125,720 pa plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

We have an exciting opportunity within our Workplace Projects working in the Operational Technology unit within the Specialist Operations branch.

The role is a part of a supportive and collaborative team, driven to support the delivery of program outcomes. The program of work is striving to improve the work environment for all staff and this role plays a vital part in achieving this goal.

The team encourages working flexibly. Regular metro travel relating to the role will be required. Some regional travel will be also required.

What you’ll do

The Project Officer performs project management and support activities to contribute to the development and delivery of a range of projects in line with established objectives.

As part of the Specialist Operation branch, you will report to the Senior Program Manager, you are responsible for:

Provide onsite/offsite technical technology support and training to end users through the project life cycle.
Create and update technology guides and documentation, including user guides, standard operating procedures, and technical technology requirement documentation etc.
Overseeing projects from end-to-end, including project planning, procurement, vendor and contract management, delivery and transition to BAU in specific to Workplace Technology and programs

Ensuring projects adhere to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project.
Handling project administration, including cost control, schedule control and change order administration
Engaging with stakeholders to educate and communicate information utilising different tools and communication systems.
Participating in regular forums with relevant project stakeholders to address issues, review status and manage key actions
Collaborating and negotiating with various stakeholders and external partners to coordinate favourable outcomes for the program
A key challenge of this role is meeting deadlines and milestones to the required standards while simultaneously delivering multiple projects

Experience in implementing and delivering Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTRs) and other Audio-Visual solutions, network infrastructure, end-user device deployment and other workplace technology applications for office fit-out projects.

Essential Requirements

Current NSW Drivers Licence with ability and willingness to drive throughout NSW. This role may involve overnight stays.
Holds a current Construction Industry White Card or willingness to obtaining one within two months of commencement.

What we’re looking for

You are motivated and proactive in your approach to project management and delivery. You are process orientated and a team player. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong capabilities in:

Awareness of industry recognised project management terminology and best practice (such as PMBOK, PRINCE2 or similar) and its practical application across projects.

Demonstrated ability to consult and liaise with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels to build strong collaborative relationships and drive mutual benefits and outcomes.

Ability to be flexible and to show initiative and respond quickly when situations change.
Proven experience in a Workplace Technology role will be highly regarded.

Download the role description.

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

A challenging and rewarding career

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Competitive pay and conditions

Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Select apply and attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

What is the most complex project you have been a part of and why? What was your specific role within the project? (300 words or less)
Provide a specific example of engaging multiple stakeholders to achieve an outcome (300 words or less)

Applications close Thursday, 21st August 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Anthony Jiang, Senior Program Manager at Anthony.Jiang@dcj.nsw.gov.au

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Sarah Nguyen on 02 9765 5046 or via sarah.nguyen@dcj.nsw.gov.au

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

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