Principal Project Officer

Murray, UT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Principal Project Officer

At the NSW Department of Education we educate and inspire lifelong learners from early childhood through schooling to vocational education and training.

Temporary Full-Time until 31 December 2026
Located in Wagga Wagga with flexible working arrangements available
$181628. Package includes salary ($139787 - $161663) employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

About the role

The Principal Project Officer leads and coordinates the delivery of the regional skills model pilot in NSW. The role will work closely with employers industry government community organisations and Registered Training Providers to promote and embed community informed skills decision making. The Principal Project Officer will understand the current skills and workforce landscape in the Riverina and Murray Regions.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

Proven experience leading the development and delivery of complex planning policy or project initiatives ideally within a regional or government context.
Demonstrate strong project management capability including developing business cases project plans governance frameworks and managing resources to deliver outcomes on time within budget and to quality standards.
Provide high-level evidence-based advice and recommendations on emerging issues supporting informed decision-making aligned with organisational priorities.
Highly skilled in stakeholder management with the ability to communicate effectively negotiate outcomes and manage issues to maintain engagement and achieve project deliverables.
Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Departments Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Departments Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

Applicants must be located in the Riverina or Murray region.
Working with Children Check for paid employment.
Current and valid drivers licence
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education and vocational education and training in particular.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements
35 hour working week
Competitive salary sacrificing employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Flex Leave entitlements generous holidays & leave conditions
Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing an answer to the pre-screening questions below:

Pre-screening Question 1

Describe a complex project planning or policy initiative you have led from concept to delivery. (300 words max)

Pre-screening Question 2

Provide an example of how you have managed complex stakeholder engagement to inform decision-making and achieve project outcomes. (300 words max)

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience insights and alignment with the Departments values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicants Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking Apply Now.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens permanent residents New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date 3 February 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Derek Hennessy Regional Manager at

We welcome applications from all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples culturally and linguistically diverse groups the LGBTQIA community veterans refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team () or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role and who may be considered for a range of similar roles including temporary term or ongoing roles over the next 18 months.

Required Experience:

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Principal Project OfficerAt the NSW Department of Education we educate and inspire lifelong learners from early childhood through schooling to vocational education and training. Temporary Full-Time until 31 December 2026Located in Wagga Wagga with flexible working arrangements available$181628. Pac...