
Senior Project Officer
1 week ago
- Aboriginal targeted opportunity
- Turn strategy into impact and manage grants that empower NSW communities.
- Full time, temporary role up to 2 years within the Finance, Funding and Operations division.
- Role based in Parramatta/Sydney (other locations negotiable), with flexible/hybrid working environment.
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 - $142,665 + superannuation.
About The Role
We are seeking a skilled Senior Project Officer, Grants to manage the development, delivery, and administration of grants and funding programs that support NSW communities.
In this role, you will ensure projects are aligned with best practice frameworks, meet government objectives, and deliver meaningful outcomes. You will be at the heart of project planning, stakeholder engagement, and performance monitoring, ensuring all that is invested drives real change.
This is a targeted role under GSE Rule 26, and Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
About You
You are a confident project manager and grants specialist who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment. You will be successful in this role if you bring:
- Solid understanding of the full grants administration lifecycle—from program design to acquittal.
- Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders, budgets, and reporting requirements.
- Strong knowledge of compliance, funding guidelines, and best practice grants management frameworks.
- Proven ability to plan, implement, and evaluate projects to ensure they're delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
- A proactive approach to identifying risks, resolving issues, and driving continuous improvement.
- Experience leading or coordinating project teams to achieve shared goals.
- Analytical skills to undertake research and provide evidence-based recommendations.
- A commitment to supporting NSW communities through effective funding and project delivery.
Essential Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent expertise in a relevant field.
For more information read the full Role Description:
Senior Project Officer, Grants
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About The Agency
The NSW Reconstruction Authority (the RA) is a statutory corporation and executive agency of the Premier's Department, that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster.
To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders.
Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The RA also offers:
- Flexible working practices
- Contemporary workspaces and technology
- Access to learning and development opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)
- Workforce that values inclusion
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close Monday 22 September 2025 at 11:59pm
For further information, please contact Luke Stephen, Manager Grants and Investments via
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.
We encourage and support applications from people with a disability. If you require an adjustment to be made to the recruitment process (including alternate formats) please contact the Talent Team via or and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment for.
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