Senior Project Officer

1 day ago

Regional NSW All of NSW Maitland Newcastle, Australia Job Details Full time $104,000 - $156,000 per year

Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions

  • Full time fixed term role until 30 June 2026
  • Clerk Grade 9/10
  • Location – Maitland preferred, however all DPIRD office locations will be considered

The Future Jobs and Investment Authority team are on the lookout for their next Project Manager.

Reporting to the Manager Governance, This role sits within the FJIA Governance team, supporting strategic initiatives and governance frameworks that underpin the FJIA's operations and compliance obligations. You will contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of governance procedures aligned with legislative requirements and organisational priorities

Working in collaboration key stakeholders, some of your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Developing and implementing project plans, interpreting legislation into practical governance processes, consulting with internal and external stakeholders, and supporting governance reporting and documentation
  • Identifying and mitigating potential risks.
  • Providing regular project updates.
  • Developing and maintaining all necessary project documentation including governance frameworks, risk registers, policy reviews and providing secretariat functions.

To succeed in this position, you will be a motivated self-starter who takes responsibility and ownership for delivering results.

Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), advanced stakeholder management abilities (across internal and external groups), and a comprehensive understanding of project governance and risk management are also required.

Interested?

Submit your expression of interest by 11:55pm, Monday 17 November 2025. For further information or to discuss the role, please contact Tamara Townsend, Manager Governance on or  

You can also view the Role Description for further details.

Please note:

Compliance with pre-employment probity screening is mandatory for all roles within NSW Resources and is a condition of engagement.

This is an internal EOI opportunity. To be considered for an appointment for over 12 months or ongoing, applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalent or higher grade than this advertised vacancy (Grade 9/10) OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher. Alternatively, if you do not meet the requirement for an ongoing appointment, you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to and a member of the team will contact you for a confidential discussion.

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