EOI Project Officer, Strategic Planning & Performance

Are you passionate about building a modern efficient and outcomes-driven regulatory system Join our Strategic Planning and Performance team and play a key role in improving how we monitor report and deliver regulatory outcomes across NSW.

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects that strengthen performance measurement knowledge management and reporting frameworkshelping ensure our work is recognised by government industry and the public.

Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions.

• Ongoing Full Time 35 hours
• Location: Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally with a focus on Queanbeyan Armidale Dubbo and Coffs Harbour
• Clerk Grade 7/8 salary from $113574 to $125720 per annum (FTE) plus super and leave loading

About the Role

As the Project Officer Strategic Planning and Performance you will:

• Contribute to projects that monitor operational performance and support strategic priorities.
• Coordinate consultative processes to capture analyse and report performance against agreed targets.
• Assist in implementing knowledge management and business analysis systems that drive consistency and transparency.
• Manage specific reporting activities to meet statutory and whole-of-government obligations.
• Provide timely advice on planning performance monitoring and system improvements.
• Source and compile data to track project progress and identify emerging issues.

This role is integral to supporting the teams work in building mature performance reporting systems and fostering collaboration across agencies

About You

You are an innovative thinker and outcomes-driven professional who thrives on collaboration and problem-solving. You bring:

• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • Regulatory capability uplift
  • Setting and implementing regulatory strategy and priorities
  • Regulatory maturity and assurance systems
  • Evaluation and continuous improvement of regulatory practice
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to work collegially across teams.
• Proven ability to manage tasks analyse data and deliver accurate reporting within deadlines.
• A commitment to integrity and contributing positively to team and organisational culture.

Why Join Us

• Contribute to projects that improve efficiency transparency and outcomes for NSW.
• Work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders across government and community.
• Be part of a team that values integrity collaboration and continuous improvement.

For further information about the role please contact Gregory Abood Director Integrated Compliance onor via email at You can also view the Role Description - Clerk 7-8 - Project Officer Strategic Planning and Performance

Applying is easy!

Please apply via our online portal and submit:

A CV (max 4 pages)

A cover letter (max. 1 page) Tell us how your experience and skills make you a great fit for this role.

Applications Close: Sunday 7 December 2025 at 11:55pm

What to Expect Next

After applying:

• Youll receive a confirmation email
• Well review all applications once the ad closes
• If shortlisted you may be invited to interview (in person or Microsoft Teams video)
• Further assessments will follow (e.g. writing task skills test psychometric test)
• Reference checks will be completed for final candidates
• The preferred candidate for this role may be required to undergo reference checks a national police check bankruptcy check health assessment and/or other assessments as required.

This is an internal EOI opportunity. To be considered for an appointment for over 12 months or ongoing applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalentor higher grade than this advertised vacancy (clerk grade 7/8 OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher). Alternatively if you do not meet the requirement for an ongoing appointment you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.

At DPIRD we are committed to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including but not limited to gender age ethnicity cultural heritage disability religion and sexual orientation.

DPIRD is a proud Disability Confident Recruiter Family Inclusive Employer and Carer Friendly Employer

We are committed to ensuring every stage of the recruitment process is accessible and free from barriers. If you require adjustments or information in an alternative format to participate please contact or the hiring manager listed for a confidential discussion.