Project Officer Technical

Project Officer Technical

• Join Hospitality and Racing a division within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism Hospitality and Sport  

• Clerk Grade 7/8 with a salary range of $116,981- $129,492- per annum plus superannuation

• Temporary up to 2 years role based in Sydney, NSW with hybrid work arrangements

Are you a proactive project professional who enjoys bringing people, processes and outcomes together?

About the Role

Are you a proactive project professional who enjoys bringing people, processes and outcomes together? We are looking for a Project Officer to play a key role in supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of the NSWSER Program, playing a pivotal role in delivering one of NSW's most significant gambling reform initiatives.

In this role, you'll work closely with project leads and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and to a high standard.

A significant part of the role involves partnering with internal stakeholders, customers and vendors to support project outcomes. You'll gather and analyse information, prepare project briefs, reports and presentations, and provide insights that support evidence-based decision-making.

This role would suit someone who enjoys balancing project coordination, stakeholder engagement and analytical work, while contributing to initiatives that deliver meaningful business outcomes.

About You

You are a highly organised and proactive project professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

You have experience supporting ICT project delivery and understand what is required to keep multiple streams of work progressing simultaneously. You can confidently coordinate meetings, manage actions, monitor project progress and maintain high-quality project documentation without losing sight of deadlines or priorities.

You build strong working relationships quickly and can communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, from subject matter experts and operational teams through to senior leaders and vendors. You know how to navigate competing viewpoints, follow up on commitments and keep stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.

You are also naturally curious and analytical, whether analysing risks and issues, identifying interdependencies, preparing a project brief or options papers, you can translate raw data to meaningful information, and derive clear insights to provide practical recommendations.

What You'll Bring

• Experience coordinating ICT projects or project workstreams within a government, corporate or complex organisational environment.

• Strong project administration and governance skills, including creating and maintaining schedules, action registers, risk and issue logs, reports and project documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within tight timeframes.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with external partners.

• Experience facilitating meetings, working groups or consultations and ensuring actions are progressed to completion.

• Well-developed research, problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to prepare briefings, reports and recommendations.

• A collaborative, outcomes-focused approach and a commitment to delivering projects that achieve measurable results.

• Experience coordinating the delivery of documentation on technical projects

• Knowledge of and experience in Microsoft Office and project management suite of tools would be highly beneficial.

To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description.

How to apply

 

Your application must include a cover letter (maximum 1 page) and an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages) that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.

 

Closing Date: 01 November 11.59 PM

Contact: Kalashree Wakhare – kalashree.wakhare@dciths.nsw.gov.au

Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS) 
 
At DCITHS we unite the state’s key creative industries, Cultural Institutions, hospitality, entertainment, sports and tourism entities. 
 
Collaborating with our stakeholders, we grow industries, create vibrant places, support wellbeing and enrich the cultural and creative life of NSW by: 

• driving visitation, participation and attendance for diverse events and experiences 

• enabling dynamic precincts, venues and creative industries  

• creating connection between people and their communities   

• providing inspiring, safe and accessible experiences and facilities for individuals and groups. 

At DCITHS, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact Kalashree Wakhare Talent Acquisition Partner at kalashree.wakhare@dciths.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9240 8532

For more information on reasonable adjustments and types of alternate formats available through the recruitment process you can visit ‘Adjustments for Individual needs’ at I work for NSW.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.