
Senior Project Officer
2 weeks ago
Premier's Department
Senior Project Officer
You. At the centre of big ideas.
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of prestigious award and recognition programs for the public sector and community.
- Ongoing position, Job-share and Part-Time candidates welcomed to apply.
- Clerk Grade 9/10 opportunity within the Delivery and Engagement, Community Engagement branch based in Martin Place, Sydney.
About the Role
We're seeking a highly motivated
Senior Project Officer
to lead the delivery of prestigious award and recognition programs that celebrate excellence across the public sector and community. This role involves end-to-end project management including communications, stakeholder engagement, assessment coordination, and event delivery. Operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent programs and events, the successful candidate will need to manage competing priorities and deadlines with professionalism and strategic focus. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure are essential. As a Senior Project Officer you will have the opportunity to carry out a diverse range of tasks including program elements such as managing the promotion of the awards to generate nominations, oversight and administration of the award assessment process including convening assessment panels, briefing internal and external stakeholders and event management of the award ceremonies.
To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.
We're Looking For
- Project Management:
Experience undertaking all aspects of project-based work from research, development, implementation review and evaluation. - Communication and Briefing:
Strong written and verbal skills to prepare clear, high-quality communication and contribute to briefs and reports for internal and external senior stakeholders. - Stakeholder Engagement:
Ability to build trusted and collaborative relationships, while providing high quality services subject to public and media scrutiny. - Adaptability and Initiative:
Comfortable managing competing priorities independently and contributing to successful solutions in a high-volume, unpredictable work environment. - Qualifications:
Tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience and training.
We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible Working:
Broad range of flexible working arrangements - Career Development:
Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities - Work-Life Balance:
Flex time accrual for extra hours worked based on a 35-hour standard week - Wellbeing Support:
Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives - Inclusive Culture:
Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network.
How to Apply
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:
- A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
- A cover letter addressing how you meet the essential requirements and focus capabilities of the role (maximum 2 pages)
Closing date:
Thursday 2 October :59am)
Salary:
Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($129,464 - $142,665) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.
Hiring Manager:
Tina Baines, Associate Director, Community Programs & Recognition via email at
About the Premier's Department
Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government
The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier's Department.
Our Commitment
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.
The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.
Additional Information
Reasonable Adjustments:
The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at , or reaching out to the hiring manager.
Talent Pool:
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.
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