Principal Project Officer

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Department of Communities and Justice Full time

Division: Courts Tribunals and Service Delivery
- Location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000
- Req ID: 71525

**Principal Project Officer, Strategy, Reform and Support**

**NSW Courts, Tribunal and Service Delivery**
- Temporary opportunity for 12 months with the possibility of extension
- Location: Sydney CBD and Parramatta as required, with flexible working arrangements available
- Clerk grade 11/12, salary $139,787 pa - $161,663 pa plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

**About the role**

The Strategy, Reform and Support (SRS) Branch provides a diverse set of specialist services to the Courts, Tribunals and Service Delivery Division, including data and analytics, digital product management, recording and transcription services, portfolio management and digital customer experience.

The role is also responsible for developing and reporting on the Branch Delivery Plan and tracking branch contributions towards divisional and departmental strategic priorities.

To learn more about the role please review the role description.

**About you**
- is experienced in managing small projects and initiatives and juggling multiple pieces of work
- can develop and maintain strong professional relationships, build partnerships, influence stakeholders and drive collaboration.
- has excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- can work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
- is creative and innovative in their approach and can help develop timely solutions to complex challenges.
- A cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below and a summary of experience relevant to this role:

- Provide at least two examples of relevant projects or small initiatives that you have led in your current or previous roles. What were the key challenges, and how did you address them?
- How do you ensure that your colleagues and team members deliver what is needed for a project to be successful? Can you provide an example of a time when you had to coordinate efforts and ensure timely delivery from your colleagues or team?
- A current curriculum vitae/resume (maximum of 3 pages)
- Two referees who can attest to your performance and conduct in the workplace.

**Applications close**08 January 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.

**Got a question?**

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**

We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

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