Project Officer State Rezoning

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Support the high-performing State Rezoning executive and staff as they shape the future landscape of NSW
• Temporary full time until 20 June creation of talent pool
• Parramatta/and other NSW locations considered with flexible working supported
• Clerk Grade 7/8 offering salary relative to experience, and ranges from $113,574 to $125,720 + super

The role

Our Project Officer role provides high-level administrative and secretarial support to the State Rezoning executive leaders and staff in delivering their projects.

Reporting to the Executive Planning Officer, you will manage a diverse range of ministerial and departmental tasks in a high-pressure environment with competing priorities and tight timeframes. Sourcing information quickly and adapting technical information into appropriate and easy to understand language to match stakeholder needs is a key skill you will rely on daily.

You will liaise with the Office of the Secretary, Office of the Deputy Secretary, the Minister's Office and other key stakeholders while coordinating requests to keep them informed on State Rezoning projects as well as offer practical solutions to emerging issues.

While you will be supported in our close-knit executive office as well as our extensive internal support staff network, you will be encouraged to share as well as test your ideas on ways our area can improve processes, use technology and strengthen our ways of working.

For more information read the full Role Description: Project Officer State Rezoning

What's in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

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 Wednesday 22 October :55PM)

Should you require further information about the role please contact Martin Walsh, email

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.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via or HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.