Senior Project Officer

• DPIRD Internal expression of interest
• Temporary opportunity to 31 December 2026
• Full-time role at 35 hours per week
• Location: Maitland or Orange hybrid working supported
• Clerk Grade 9/10 Salary ranges from $129464.00 to $142665.00 super & leave loading

About the Role

Working in collaboration key stakeholders some of your primary responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing project plans interpreting legislation into practical governance processes consulting with internal and external stakeholders and supporting governance reporting and documentation
• Identifying and mitigating potential risks.
• Providing regular project updates.
• Developing and maintaining all necessary project documentation including governance frameworks risk registers policy reviews and providing secretariat functions.

About You

To succeed in this position you will be a motivated self-starter who takes responsibility and ownership for delivering results. You will have demonstrated experience managing complex projects in a regulatory policy or resource related environment

Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) advanced stakeholder management abilities (across internal and external groups) and a comprehensive understanding of project governance and risk management are also required.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualification or relevant experience in a related discipline such as project management business improvement business analysis change management or risk management.
• Compliance with pre-employment probity screening is mandatory and a condition of engagement

Should you require further information about the role please contact the hiring manager Tamara Townsend Manager Governance via or on. You can also view the role description.

To Apply

All applications must be submitted online and should include your current resume (max 5 pages) and a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your suitability for this position.

Applications close Tuesday 19 May at 11:55pm AEST.

This is an internal EOI opportunity open to DPIRD staff only

What to Expect Next

After applying:

• Youllreceive a confirmation email
• Wellreview all applications once the ad closes
• If shortlisted you may be invited to interview (in person or Microsoft Teams video)
• Further assessments will follow ( task skills test psychometric test)
• Reference checks will be completed for final candidates
• The preferred candidate for this role maybe requiredto undergo reference checks a national police check bankruptcy check healthassessmentand/or other assessments asrequired.

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 contactor the hiring manager listed for a confidential discussion.