Senior Project Officer

Department of Industry•Orange, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Shape your world through meaningful work that helps deliver better technology outcomes across NSW. Opportunity to lead the Assurance of Projects across IT and support our Project Managers. Temporary (Up to 31 Aug 2027) full-time opportunity. Office location based in Orange or Parramatta with flexible working supported. Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $133,348 to $146,945. Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you will contribute to shaping lives and communities across NSW, while shaping your own career. You will enjoy flexible work options, varied and impactful projects, and a vibrant, diverse team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and support. We are creating a workplace where everyone belongs and where you can balance work, life and wellbeing. As a Senior Project Officer in the Digital Information Office (DIO), You will lead the implementation and continuous improvement of project, program, and portfolio management frameworks, ensuring quality assurance, performance reporting, and governance processes are consistently applied. Your expertise will support the successful delivery of high-value initiatives that contribute to thriving communities across NSW. Become part of a collaborative and forward-thinking PMO and Governance team, where you will work closely with stakeholders to drive process improvements, strengthen accountability, and align projects with strategic priorities. This is a dynamic opportunity to influence meaningful change, deliver public value, and grow within a team that champions innovation, inclusion, and professional development. For more information about this position, read the full Role Description: Senior Project Officer.

Requirements

Experience supporting or managing complex information technology projects in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of project governance, assurance, and performance reporting.
Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
Familiarity with Prince2 and Agile methodologies.
Extensive experience in the use of Project and Program Management Solutions/Toolsets.
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a passion for delivering high-quality outcomes.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skill to guide the increasing level of maturity across the Division.

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of project, program, and portfolio management frameworks.
Ensure quality assurance, performance reporting, and governance processes are consistently applied.
Support the successful delivery of high-value initiatives that contribute to thriving communities across NSW.
Work closely with stakeholders to drive process improvements, strengthen accountability, and align projects with strategic priorities.
Influence meaningful change and deliver public value.