Project Officer

Project Officer

Clerk Grade: 7/8
Employment Type: Multiple temporary and ongoing roles available
Salary: Base $116981 - $129492 per annum plus Superannuation
Location: All NSW (Hybrid working arrangements - office attendance required 23 days per week).

Two exciting opportunities have become available for Project Officers to join the Consumer Affairs branch at NSW Fair Trading.

Were seeking proactive and highly organised individuals to support the development coordination and delivery of strategic and operational projects. You will contribute to project planning implementation and reporting that supports improved regulatory and customer outcomes.

Be part of the future of Fair Trading
NSW Fair Trading is working to ensure fair and safe marketplaces for goods services and homes in NSW.

Were on an exciting journey of transformation - reimagining how we deliver for the people and communities of NSW. Through our recent organisational realignment weve built a new operating model designed to put customers at the centre of everything we do strengthen our regulatory impact and enable our people to thrive.

Were creating a more modern responsive and risk-based Fair Trading one that understands the needs of people and businesses embraces collaboration and innovation and delivers better outcomes across the rental strata property and consumer markets we serve.

This next phase brings new and exciting opportunities to join us in shaping the new way - where you can help design smarter regulation improve customer experiences and make a real difference for the people of NSW.

If youre someone who:
Thinks deeply about the needs of people and communities
Is motivated by great outcomes not just processes and
Wants to be part of an organisation thats transforming how regulation works
then theres a place for you in our future.

Join us as we build a Fair Trading thats fit for the future - one thats customer-centred evidence-driven and proudly focused on public value.

About the role

• Contribute to the planning coordination and delivery of assigned projects in line with organisational objectives.
• Undertake research analysis and reporting to inform decision-making.
  Prepare high-quality documentation including project briefs reports and communication materials.
• Support stakeholder engagement and collaboration across teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Assist in monitoring project progress risks and issues to support on-time delivery.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Strong project coordination and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative approach with a focus on achieving outcomes
  

Essential criteria

• Demonstrated experience supporting project planning and delivery.
• Strong analytical research and reporting skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes.

Salary Grade 7/8 with the base salary for this role starting at $116981 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Jessica Love via

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A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.

Closing Date: Monday 3rd August 2026 (9:59am)

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