Assistant Project Officer - Transformation Office

Department of Customer Service

Reference number

req51183

Occupation

Project Support

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney City, Gosford, Central Coast and Region

Salary Information

$99,938 - $110,271 + super

Closing date

13 July 2026 at 10:00am

Position: Assistant Project Officer (Clerk grade 5/

Directorate: Transformation Office SIRA

Duration: Up to 20 June 2027

Salary : $99,938 - $110,271 base + super, commensurate with experience.

Location : Sydney CBD or Gosford NSW with hybrid work culture

Summary of role

We are seeking a dedicated and talented individual to join our team as Assistant Project Officer in SIRA’s Transformation Office.

Key responsibilities

You will progress projects and deliver tasks including:

Support the delivery of projects by tracking milestones, monitoring progress and preparing reports against time, cost and quality objectives

Maintain accurate project documentation, records and registers in line with established governance and project management frameworks

Communicate with internal teams and external stakeholders to provide project updates and resolve routine issues

Contribute to the planning and delivery of defined projects, working independently or as part of a project team

Undertake basic research and analysis in assigned project areas and contribute to the preparation of project briefs to support informed decision making and planning

Provide a range of secretariat and administrative services, including coordinating committee meetings, preparing papers, noting and distributing meeting minutes, to support project management delivery

Why join us

A supportive and innovative workplace culture where we freely share our knowledge, ideas and experience

Opportunities for professional growth and development

The chance to be at the forefront of cutting-edge projects, programs and initiatives

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate:

A good understanding of project management principles

Experience providing administrative and project support in a fast-paced, structured environment

Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

Proven collaboration and stakeholder relationship skills

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications such as MS Word and MS Excel

Strong written and verbal communication skills with relevant experience in minute taking, maintaining project registers and coordinating with a diverse range of stakeholder

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application along with a recent resume, highlighting relevant experience and qualifications and a cover letter about 1-page (maximum) outlining why you are interested in applying.

Salary Grade 05/06, with the base salary for this role starting at $99938 base plus superannuation

For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Sujatha Sankaran Kutty via Sujatha.Sankarankutty@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

Closing Date: Monday 13th July 2026 at 9:59am

Careers at Department of Customer Service

A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace

The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.

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We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact Sujatha.Sankarankutty@customerservice.nsw.gov.au or 02 9494 8351.

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