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Project Officer (Innovation)

NSW Government


Job Location:

Burwood - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 124810 - 139787
Posted: 29 August 2026 (15 days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

You see the big picture youve always worked on a grand scale and now youre ready to re-focus on grand impact.

This is your opportunity to broaden your experience and perspectives step out of the confines of a standard project role and expand your scope to work with an interconnected ecosystem of industry professionals.

In this role you will:

Support the planning delivery and monitoring of projects to ensure outcomes are achieved on time within budget and aligned to agreed quality and scope requirements. Working closely with program and project managers you will coordinate project activities prepare reports and documentation monitor project performance and support financial and risk management.

You will engage with a range of stakeholders to facilitate collaboration coordinate working groups and consultations and provide research and analysis to support informed decision-making. Success in this role requires strong organisational and stakeholder management skills the ability to manage competing priorities and a commitment to fostering innovation collaboration and inclusion.

This role reports into the Manager Technology Innovation & Partnerships.

Note internally this role has the official job title of Tech Delivery Officer.

For more information on this position and business unit view the role description and information pack

About You

For you to be successful within this role you should meet with all or most of the following criteria:

  • Minimum of 3 years performing in a similar role (as outlined above). You may have worked as a Project Officer Project Coordinator Data Support Officer Business Analyst and/or worked within a research & design analysis type role
  • Proven ability to work effectively within highly regulated environment where adherence to compliance quality assurance and audit requirements are critical
  • Youre naturally curious a team player who has a strong learning mindset youre adaptable analytical and committed to continuous improvement. You are tenacious respectful and you have a collaborative approach to solving problems and delivering outcomes
  • Ability to interpret technical information and translate complex concepts into clear accessible communications for diverse audiences
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications at degree level

Nice to Haves:

  • Project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2 PMP Agile or equivalent)
  • Experience using business process management and process modelling tools to document analyse and optimise business processes (e.g. Signavio Visio BPMN or similar)
  • Experience working across technology and/or innovation

This is apermanent role. This role is based in a hybrid environment with 50% of your time spent in the office. You will typically work five days per month from our Burwood office and a further five days from another TfNSW office location (typically Parramatta Macquarie Park and/or CBD). To support team collaboration though you will ideally be based in the Burwood office every Wednesday.

This is a Grade 7 role paying between$124810.00 - $139787.00 super. The grade level will be assessed based on your relevant skills experiences capabilities and qualifications etc.

Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe integrated and efficient transport system. We connect people communities and industry every day.

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Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If youd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives visitTransport careers.

Flexible work optionsmay be available. Learn more viaFlexible work options and policy

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM Thursday 3rd September 2026

For more information about this role please contact

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Learn more about how to apply viaOur recruitment process Transport for NSW

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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority