* Full time 35 hours per week
* Temporary up to 2 years (up to 30 June 2028)
* Location: Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations with a DPIRD office. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally.
* Clerk Grade 7/8 – Salary from $ 113,574.00 to $ 125,720.00 per annum (FTE) plus super and leave loading
About the Role
The role develops, manages and implements a range of projects to support the implementation of the Research & Development Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Improvement Framework and other evaluation initiatives.
About You
You are a skilled and collaborative professional with experience in developing and managing monitoring and evaluation programs, creating key documentation, and coordinating performance analysis. You will have strong research and analytical skills, a proven ability to work across research and development projects, and a track record of implementing initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of monitoring and evaluation methodologies and guidelines, ensuring the success of program and project objectives.
As our ideal candidate, you will bring:
* Proven experience in developing, managing, and overseeing monitoring and evaluation programs and projects.
* Strong ability to create and deliver key documentation, including monitoring plans, project logics, impact reports, and presentations for internal stakeholders.
* Experience coordinating consultations to analyse and report performance against agreed targets, including benchmarking.
* Collaborative team player with experience in coordinating the implementation of monitoring and evaluation across research and development projects.
* Demonstrated research and analytical skills to support the development of key projects.
* Ability to implement initiatives that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of branch objectives.
* Knowledgeable in developing monitoring and evaluation methodologies, guidelines, and processes.
About us – together, we are DPIRD
The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.
Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.
The department brings together:
* Local Land Services
* NSW Resources
* Agriculture and Biosecurity
* Fisheries and Forestry
* Regional Development and Delivery.
We have skilled and dedicated teams working in 200 locations across regional NSW. With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve. Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.
Applying is easy!
Please apply via our online portal and submit:
A CV (no more than 4 pages)
A cover letter (no more than 1 page) Tell us how your experience and skills make you a great fit for this role.
For further information about the role please contact hiring manager Julie Rehwinkel at or 0438 295 174. You can also view the role description 7_8_Project Officer Monitoring &
Applications close: 11:55pm Thursday 12 March 2026
Additional information
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