Project Officer Portfolio Management (Talent Pool)

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW

Working to protect the states environment and heritage.

• Provide portfolio managementsupportto leaders and program managers including portfolio insights thatfacilitatestrategic decision-making and building project management capability and discipline.
• Talent Pool recruitment process for ongoing and temporary opportunitiesthat may arise within thenext18months.
• Based in Parramatta with flexible working options supported
• Salaryrelativeto experience and ranges from $115817to $130667 super

About the role
The Project Officer Portfolio Management supports portfolio delivery by tracking performance across programs and projects providinghighqualityanalysis and advice and helping strengthen portfolio governance and reporting.

Working within the Portfolio Management Office Delivery Office you will support sponsors governance committees andportfolio leadswith insights on portfolio performance risksinterdependenciesand issues. You will also contribute to building the capability and maturity of our project management community to help ensure teams can deliver against government priorities and strategic outcomes. You willoperatewitha high levelof autonomy managing priorities in a complex and sensitive environment and working collaboratively across a large geographically dispersed organisation.

The Delivery Office is proud of its ongoing strong staff culture. The branch was previously awarded the Departments Culture and Values and continues to consistently outperform the Department and sector in annual staff culture surveys. We believe culture and values go hand in hand with performance and we know doing our job well helps our colleagues partners and stakeholders do theirs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly capable portfolio professional who thrives in complex environments and brings a strong analytical and collaborative approach. You are confident engaging with senior stakeholders translating complex information into clear insights and influencing outcomes through evidence-based advice and capability building.

About you

To be successful in the role ideally you will have the following abilities:

• Strong portfolioprogramand/or project managementexpertiseincluding using and supporting others to use project management and reporting systems.
• Proven ability to analyse performance data and provide high-quality strategic and actionable advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Strong stakeholder engagementinfluenceand negotiation skills.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
• A team-oriented approach that positively contributes to ourstrong teamculture.

Essentialrequirements:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experiencein delivering projects and supporting portfolio management services to ensure the successful delivery ofportfoliooutcomes.
• Experience using online project management systems (e.g. Microsoft Project Microsoft PPM) and dashboards () forprovidingportfolio level insights.

For more information read the full Role Description:Project Officer Portfolio Management

Who we are

TheDepartment of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water(DCCEEW) work to protect the States environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy powered by affordable reliable and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the states natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state to support the environmentcommunitiesand industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed toestablishingmeaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 1 page) expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications closeonSunday 17 May2026at11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contactthehiring managerBec Simpsonviaor on (02).

Our goal is to build a workforce that not onlyrepresentsbut also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live work and thrive for everyone. Our workforcerepresentspeople of all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilities the LGBTQI community and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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If you require an adjustment for your application process please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailingor contacting (Nivya Shetty) viaor(please mention reference number548976).

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