Project Officer Events

• Temporary Full Time up to 30 June 2028
• 35 hours per week
• Location:Orange. Willing to consider candidates across other DPIRD locations.
• Clerk Grade 7/8 salary from $113574 to $125720 pa (FTE) super leave loading

About the Role

The Project Officer Events will coordinate the planning delivery and evaluation of small and large scale events across regional NSW. From field demonstrations on working farms to industry conferences and stakeholder workshops youll ensure every event is purposeful engaging and aligned to program objectives.

Your work will help drive digital adoption and innovation across regional NSW connecting farmers industry and government through events that inform inspire and deliver measurable outcomes.

Working closely with the Senior Project Lead and project team youll translate strategy into action managing logistics stakeholders suppliers and communications to deliver events on time within budget and with strong stakeholder engagement.

Youll use key systems such as:

• Blackthorn Events for registrations and attendee management
• Salesforce for stakeholder tracking and reporting
• ClickUp for project planning task coordination and collaboration

This is a hands-on end-to-end events role with influence across the agricultural sector.

In this role you will:

• Develop and implement targeted event engagement strategies aligned to program objectives
• Coordinate end-to-end event logistics including run sheets briefings stakeholder mapping documentation and on-the-day delivery.
• Manage technical and operational requirements ensuring presenters demonstrations and materials are prepared tested and aligned to audience needs.
• Oversee procurement and supplier management ensuring quality outcomes within budget
• Monitor and evaluate event outcomes gathering feedback and insights to improve future events and stakeholder engagement.

About You

Youre a natural connector someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and brings a calm and confident energy to every event.

You are:

• A people person who builds trusted relationships quickly
• Highly organised and process-driven with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working under pressure and managing competing priorities
• Proactive and solutions-focused with a strong can-do attitude
• Passionate about delivering high-quality inclusive experiences

Key knowledge and experience

• Demonstrated experience planning and delivering government or industry events such as field days conferences demonstrations or stakeholder workshops.
• Experience coordinating logistics suppliers presenters and venue staff to deliver seamless events.
• Experience and understanding of key NSW agricultural industry sectors and the unique considerations of hosting events in rural and farming communities.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in event management or project coordination preferably within government agriculture or regional development contexts.

For further information about the role please contact hiring manager Andrew Coughlan Senior Project Lead Implementation onor

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Why Join Us

At DPIRD were committed to protecting and growing NSWs primary industries while supporting regional communities. When you join us youll:

• Work on meaningful projects that shape the future of agriculture and biosecurity.
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements and the option to work from regional locations.
• Access professional development opportunities to grow your career.
• Be part of a collaborative inclusive team that values diversity and innovation.

Applying is easy!

Please apply via our online portal and submit:

A CV (approx. 4 pages)

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

Applications close: Thursday 5 March 2026 at 11:55pm AEST

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.
• Atalentpool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same type that may arise within the next18 months.

About us together we are DPIRD

The New South WalesDepartment of Primary Industries and Regional Development(DPIRD) protectssupportsand develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture forestry fishing and mining industries and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils minerals waterways and oceansvegetationand forests.

The department brings together:

• Local Land Services
• NSW Resources
• Agriculture and Biosecurity
• Fisheries and Forestry
• Regional Development and Delivery.

We have skilled and dedicated teams working in 200 locations across regional NSW. Withnearly 5000employees and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW we are embedded in the regions we serve.Learn more about the benefitsof joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

At DPIRD we are committed to fostering a diverseequitableand 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 disabilityreligionand sexual orientation.

DPIRD is a proudDisability Confident RecruiterFamily Inclusive EmployerandCarer 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 toparticipate please contact or the hiring manager listed for a confidential discussion.

We also understand that work is just one part of life. Our Family Inclusive Employer and Carers Employers Accreditations reflect our commitment to supporting employees to balance work and family responsibilities.