Senior Project Officer

Shape your world, in the team that shapes NSW communities, spaces and economies

• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location based in Parramatta CBD with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $133,348 to $146,945 + super

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. You will enjoy flexible work options, varied and impactful projects, and a vibrant, diverse team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and support. We are creating a workplace where everyone belongs and where you can balance work, life and wellbeing.


The role
Join the Office of the Deputy Secretary and play a key role in supporting the delivery of strategic priorities across the Property, Workplace and Development group. In this role, you'll coordinate executive approvals, manage reporting and governance processes, prepare high-quality briefings and correspondence, and provide trusted advice on current and emerging issues. No two days are the same, with a mix of executive support, project work and stakeholder engagement in a fast-paced environment.

Working closely with the Deputy Secretary, senior executives and a wide range of business partners, you'll need to quickly interpret complex information, exercise sound judgement and deliver clear, concise advice. You'll help coordinate priorities across the group, manage competing demands and contribute to projects and continuous improvement initiatives that support effective decision-making and organisational outcomes.


For more information about this position, read the full Role Description: Senior Project Officer


What you will bring to the role

• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to prepare and review high-quality briefs, reports and executive correspondence, and translate complex information into clear, practical advice.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively with senior executives, business partners and government stakeholders.
• Proven project management and coordination experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities, navigate changing demands and deliver quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with sound judgement, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while contributing to broader team objectives.

Experience in government, executive support, governance, approvals or similar environments will be highly regarded.


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.

We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.


Join us
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us.

Applications close 11.55pm on Tuesday 1^st September 2026. Should you require further information about the role please contact Niven Morcos on 0411 890 738 or niven.morcos@dphi.nsw.gov.au.

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 talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - 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.