Project Officer

Project Officer – Operations Regional North, Interventions Planning and Engagement

Grade: Clerk Grade 7/8

Salary range: $113,574 - $125,720+ superannuation and leave loading

Duration: Ongoing

Location: Flexible – Based at a SafeWork office location – Metro or Regional

Applications Close: Thursday 18 September :59AM)

Are you a strategic thinker who thrives on delivering impactful projects, solving problems, and working collaboratively? Join a dynamic, forward-focused team that shapes and delivers proactive regulatory programs and engagement initiatives — driving SafeWork's strategic priorities across NSW.

As a Project Officer, you'll play a key role in the Regional Interventions Planning and Engagement team, supporting the design and delivery of initiatives aligned with strategic objectives.

This is a diverse, hands-on role where your creativity, initiative, planning and collaboration skills will be essential. You will work across teams and directorates, supporting cross-functional efforts to deliver regulatory and operational outcomes.

• Lead and support the development, coordination and communication on a range of business and project management activities
• Gather and analyse data and insights to inform evidence-based decision making and improve the effectiveness of programs
• Identify gaps and develop practical resources, tools, or guidance materials to support workers, businesses, and industry in understanding and meeting their safety obligations
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met on time and with quality outcomes
• Work flexibly across multiple projects, balancing competing demands while ensuring delivery of outcomes on time and to a high standard
• Ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope, in line with established project management methodology.

You are:

• A natural collaborator who builds strong working relationships across teams and directorates.
• Proactive, creative and able to work independently to move projects forward.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to effectively collaborate within a team and with external partners.
• Skilled in writing clear and professional communications, resources and operational materials.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Capable of analysing information and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Flexible and adaptive, able to operate in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with or within a regulatory, compliance or government environment will be highly regarded.

To apply, please submit:

• Your CV
• A brief cover letter (2 pages) addressing your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with the key responsibilities and attributes

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Closing Date: Thursday 18 September 2025(9:59AM)

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