Senior Program Officer

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government Full time $129,464 - $200,000 per year
  • Clerk Grade 9/10 starting at $129,464 + super & leave
  • Location: DPIRD Offices
  • Multiple temporary roles in various RPP Branches
  • Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade position

About the Division

The role of the Regional Programs & Partnerships (RPP) Division is to lead, design and deliver sustainable and strategic investment through programs that support and provide benefits to communities and economies across regional NSW. The team is responsible for end-to-end grants administration and contract management and delivers a work program of evaluation and economic analysis to provide strategic insights that support the investment, design and delivery of future programs.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Program Officer to coordinate the design, delivery and governance of regional grant programs, projects and events that align with government priorities.

In this key role, you'll:

  • Coordinate the delivery of complex programs and funding initiatives from planning to evaluation.

  • Provide high-quality advice to managers and stakeholders on program performance, risks and outcomes.

  • Monitor budgets and targets to ensure effective and compliant use of public funds.

  • Build and maintain strong partnerships across government, industry and community organisations.

  • Support continuous improvement of program governance, administration and reporting processes.

This is a dynamic opportunity to work on initiatives that directly support the prosperity and sustainability of regional NSW.

About You

You're a skilled project and program professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment. You bring:

  • Demonstrated experience in program or project coordination, preferably within government or grant administration.

  • Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

  • Experience leading or mentoring team members to deliver high-quality outcomes.

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience.

Interested?

If you're ready to take on a diverse, fast-paced role that has real impact across NSW's land management landscape, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your expression of interest (1–2 pages) outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role by 5:00pm, Wednesday 22 October 2025

For questions or a quick discussion about the role, please reach out to Lindsay Ewens, Manager, RPP Operations & Strategy via

You can also view the Role Description

What to expect next: Once you submit your application, you'll receive an email confirmation. After the advertisement closes, all applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager and selection panel. If shortlisted, you may be invited to an interview— this could be in person, over the phone, or via video. You may also be asked to complete role-related tasks, such as a written assessment, skills test, or psychometric assessment. Reference checks will be conducted for candidates progressing to the final stages.

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion.

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