Project Officer

Project Officer – Environment & Heritage Planning
Location: Sydney Metro – Parramatta (hybrid working), a mixture of working from the office and home
Employment type: Temporary Full-Time up to 6 months
Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8, $113,574 to $125,720 pa plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Generous leave entitlements including flex leave
35hrs per week, hours above that you earn flex leaves
Health And Wellbeing Benefits Including Fitness Passport
Ongoing career development and support
Supportive leadership/ management team
Brand new office next to train line easily accessible
Your role
As a Project Officer – Environment & Heritage Planning, you will manage the development and implementation of projects, including project plans, policies and solutions and contributes to issue resolution and escalation, research, analysis activities and planning and monitoring activities.
What You'll Do
As part of the Environment & Heritage Planning team, you will be responsible for (but not limited to):
Manage the Environment & Heritage Planning work program in the management and development of environmental, planning, sustainability and heritage strategies and policiesManage the implementation and monitoring of plans under guidance to ensure the Department's assets comply with environment, planning and heritage legislation Monitor, track and report on the status of project deliverables to ensure time, cost and quality metrics are in line with approved project plans for assigned projectsCoordinate and maintaining a register of compliance with endorsed project management methodology, ITIL change management processes and other relevant organisational policies for audit purposes Contribute to the development of project plans under guidance to develop future capability Research and analyse options in relation to business cases and project deliverables to guide optimal decision makingProvide administrative and functional office support to the team
You'll work as part of a team of five professionals that manage the environmental, heritage and planning matters for the Department's assets and who ensure compliance with relevant legislative requirements.
You'll have the opportunity to combine working from home and work in a modern office environment, as well as undertaking site visits on a regular basis.
Essential Requirements
Current NSW Drivers Licence with ability and willingness to drive throughout NSW.
This role may involve overnight stays.
Holds a current Construction Industry White Card or willingness to obtaining one within two months of commencement.
What We're Looking For
Do you have the following attributes and experience?
Supporting a culture of integrity and professionalism Build a supportive and co-operative team environment Initiate, prioritise, consult on and develop team/unit goals, strategies and plans Demonstrate a sound understanding of technology relevant to the work unit Perform basic research and analysis which others will use to inform project directions Experience and clear understanding of project methodologies, processes and proceduresExperience in working in a corporate services environment is highly desirable
Then we would love to hear from you.
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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity.
If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
A challenging and rewarding careerFlexible, autonomous work environmentCompetitive pay and conditionsTraining and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilitiesHealth & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
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We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference.
We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities.
We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage.
It's work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close Sunday, 21st September 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Catherine Colville, Senior Environment Manager Delivery on at
If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Sarah Nguyen on or via
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We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds.
This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
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