Project Support Officer

Project Support Officer – Environment & Heritage Planning

Location: Sydney Metro – Parramatta (hybrid working, mixture of office and home). Employment type: Temporary Full-Time up to 6 months. Salary: Clerk Grade 5/6, $99,398 to $110,271 pa plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. Generous leave entitlements including flex leave. 35 hrs per week; hours above that you earn flex leaves. Health and wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport. Ongoing career development and support. Supportive leadership/management team. Brand new office next to train line, easily accessible.

Your role

As a Project Support Officer – Environment & Heritage Planning you will be supporting the Environment & Heritage Planning work program within the Planning & Investment team. You will assist the team with the development and implementation of projects, including project plans, policies and solutions and contribute to issue resolution and escalation, research, analysis activities and planning and monitoring activities.

What You'll Do

As part of the Environment & Heritage Planning team, you will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Support the Environment & Heritage Planning work program in the management and development of environmental, planning, sustainability and heritage strategies and policies
• Contribute to the implementation and monitoring of plans under guidance to ensure the Department's assets comply with environment, planning and heritage legislation
• Monitor, track and report on the status of project deliverables to ensure time, cost and quality metrics are in line with approved project plans for assigned projects
• Assist in maintaining a register of compliance with endorsed project management methodology, ITIL change management processes and other relevant organisational policies for audit purposes
• Contribute to the development of project plans under guidance to develop future capability
• Research and analyse options in relation to business cases and project deliverables to guide optimal decision making
• Provide administrative and functional office support to the team

You'll work as part of a team of five professionals that manage the environmental, heritage and planning matters for the Department's assets and who ensure compliance with relevant legislative requirements. You'll have the opportunity to combine working from home and work in a modern office environment, as well as undertaking site visits on a regular basis.

Essential Requirements

Current NSW Drivers Licence with ability and willingness to drive throughout NSW. This role may involve overnight stays.

What We're Looking For

Do you have the following attributes and experience?

• Supporting a culture of integrity and professionalism
• Build a supportive and co-operative team environment
• Initiate, prioritise, consult on and develop team/unit goals, strategies and plans
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of technology relevant to the work unit
• Perform basic research and analysis which others will use to inform project directions
• Experience and clear understanding of project methodologies, processes and procedures
• Experience in working in a corporate services environment is highly desirable

Then we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• 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

Applications close Sunday, 21st September 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

How to Apply

Click apply, attach a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages) and an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Additional Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for up to 18 months. For more information visit your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

Inclusion and Diversity

We hire people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds, including 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 learn more, visit the DCJ inclusion and diversity page.

Other Information

If you have questions about applying or require recruitment adjustments to help you perform at your best, please contact the relevant staff listed in the job posting. A talent pool may be created for future roles and is valid for up to 18 months.

Expiry

Applications close Sunday, 21st September 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.