About your new employer
This NSW Government division delivers major housing and development initiatives across the state. Their work supports frontline delivery teams by ensuring projects are well‑documented, timely, compliant and aligned to Government priorities. Due to increased project activity, a great opportunity has become available for a Project Officer with strong project support skills and a background aligned to the development, construction or built environment sector.
About your new role
This Project Officer role provides direct support across several workstreams, focusing on project documentation, Ministerial writing, reporting, research and stakeholder coordination. The team works in a fast‑paced environment with shifting demands, so they are looking for someone who can operate with a mix of initiative, accuracy and good judgement.
A key requirement from the hiring manager is sector relevance. They want someone who understands development or construction terms, workflows and project language. Candidates from IT, HR, grants or highly procedural policy environments were not suitable in the first round.
Key tasks for this role include:
* Preparing Ministerial correspondence, briefing notes and formal written material
* Maintaining and updating project documentation including PCG packs, risk registers, milestones and action logs
* Supporting project reporting, analysis and evaluation
* Coordinating information across multiple teams and stakeholders
* Conducting research and identifying emerging issues that impact project delivery
* Drafting and updating procedures to ensure clarity and compliance
* Managing multiple requests, deadlines and competing priorities
* Using systems including TRIM, MyWorkZone and similar project or records systems.
About You
The team is seeking a Project Officer who is practical, proactive and comfortable in an unstructured environment. They want someone who will take responsibility for their work, act before being told, and solve problems without needing constant direction.
To succeed, you will bring:
* Experience supporting projects in development, construction or the built environment
* Strong writing ability, especially for Ministerials, briefing notes and project summaries
* Experience maintaining key project documents and reporting artefacts
* Strong communication skills to work across diverse business areas
* High attention to detail, accuracy and follow‑through
* Ability to work with ambiguity and shift priorities quickly
* Resourcefulness and initiative when information is incomplete
* Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
* Ability to learn new digital systems quickly
* Bonus: Experience in Government project environments
* Bonus: Understanding of statutory and compliance requirements
* Bonus: Experience working with multidisciplinary technical teams
What's on offer?
* Role Title: Project Officer
* Contract Length: Jan 2025 to 29 May 2026
* Pay Rate: $68.25 per hour + super
* Hours: 40 hours per week
* Location: 6 Parramatta Square | Hybrid, 50 percent office attendance
* Stable, supportive team working on meaningful housing‑related projects.
To apply, use the APPLY NOW button or for further information and a confidential discussion please contact Rick: *********@westrecruitment.com.au
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