Project Officer - Legal
Project Officer - Legal
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Job Description
- 35 hours per week
- Ongoing full time
- Location: Negotiable we have offices right across NSW and encourage you to submit your application regardless of location
- Clerk Grade 7/8 Salary from $110266.00 plus super and leave loading
About the role
The Project Officer performs project management and support activities to contribute to the development and delivery of a range of projects in line with established objectives of the Legal Branch.
We are looking for an individual who can:
- Proactively identify system and process opportunities develop and maintain business support systems within timeframes and budget and instigate timely and effective troubleshooting actions as required
- Apply knowledge of IT and Legal systems to maintain and improve the Legal Branchs operational and knowledge management platforms and practices
- Provide a range of project management and support services including preparation of reports and briefs coordinating resources maintaining project documentation and implementing and monitoring project plans to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time on budget to quality standards and within agreed scope in line with established agency project management methodology
- Prepare and maintain project documentation for reporting monitoring and evaluation purposes to ensure accessibility of quality information and contribute to the achievement of project outcomes
- Communicate with key stakeholders and coordinate working groups committees and consultations to facilitate exchange of information and support project completion in line with project plans
- Source collate and compile data and information to identify emerging issues and track and report on project progress against established milestones and deliverables
About You
To be successful in this role our ideal candidate will have the following:
- Experience in project management including project tracking issue and risk management and stakeholder management
- A team player who can engage with members of the Branch and stakeholders to identify solutions and achieve outcomes
- An understanding of knowledge management and how it can be applied to improve information management
- Experience managing Microsoft systems including administrative roles in Teams creating and updating SharePoint pages and not required but highly valued experience using Dataverse
- An understanding of the operational needs of a Legal team is highly valued
About Us
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is toprotect support and developour primary industries mining sector and regions.
The department brings together Agriculture & Biosecurity; Forestry & Fishing; Local Land Services; NSW Resources; Regional Development & Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service.
We havenearly 5000 employees with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.
Applying for the role
Apply online by submitting a current resume (max 3 pages) and brief cover letter (max 2 page) that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.
For more information about the role please click here to view the role description
Additionally if you would like to hear more about this role please contact Tami Walford on
Closing Date: 11:55pm Sunday 11 May 2025
What to expect next
Once you submit your application youll receive an email confirmation. After the advertisement closes all applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager and selection panel. If shortlisted you may be invited to an interviewthis could be in person over the phone or via video.
You may also be asked to complete rolerelated tasks such as a written assessment skills test or psychometric assessment.
Reference checks will be conducted for candidates progressing to the final stages.
The successful applicant may also be required to undergo a police check health assessment and other relevant checks as part of the recruitment process.
If you require adjustments in completing your application interviewing completing any pre employment testing require information in an alternative format or otherwise participating in the recruitment process please let us know so we can assist.
Send an email to or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.
Additional Information
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check health assessment and other assessments as required.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.
Diversity equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve.
We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds including but not limited to; gender age ethnicity race cultural heritage disability religion and sexual orientation to submit an application. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible welcoming and free from barriers.
Role DescriptionRequired Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
