Project Officer

Department of Education

Reference number

14316-44277137

Occupation

Project Officer

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney - Inner West

Salary Information

Closing date

14 July 2026 at 11:59pm

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 up to 04 May 2030

Located in Eveleigh with flexible working arrangements available

Competitive salary of $113,574- $ 125,720 pa plus superannuation and leave loading

About the role

School Infrastructure is delivering new school buildings, major upgrades and maintenance strategies to ensure every school-aged child has access to high quality education facilities at their local public school. This encompasses the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW. Design and Infrastructure Standards (DaIS) is a strategic, collaborative and forward-thinking design team, who create inspiring, functional and future-proof educational environments. The DaIS team understands that great educational infrastructure is more than simply buildings – we design spaces that inspire students & staff, foster growth and inclusion, enhance learning and support future-ready education that aligns with our community’s needs.

Primary purpose of the role

Perform project management and support activities to contribute to the development and delivery of a range of projects particularly in policy alignment and inclusive design, informing updates to the Educational Facilities Standards and Guidelines (EFSG) and to support agency objectives, stakeholder priorities and the effective delivery of new and upgraded facilities across NSW.

About the role

The role supports the delivery of projects by providing a range of project management and administrative assistance to help ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, budget, and quality standards. The role sits in the Design Policy Implementation team in DaIS, ensuring key departmental policies are successfully translated and implemented into a wide variety of design activities.

As a Project Officer you will:

Assist with developing and maintaining project documentation, reports, and briefs to support effective project delivery

Coordinate project resources and track progress to help meet agreed milestones and outcomes

Support project planning, evaluation, and risk monitoring activities under guidance

Facilitate communication and collaboration with working groups, committees, and key stakeholders to enable informed decision-making and information sharing

Follow established project management processes and methodologies to contribute to successful project outcomes

We are looking for someone who has:

Background or interest in architecture, design or project management (particularly in construction-related projects)

Experience or interest in policy development with a focus on design-related matters

Competency in software such as CAD or Revit to support design and project documentation

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About you

Strong project management experience across multiple workstreams

Able to effectively engage with stakeholders and communicate information clearly and professionally

Support the delivery of work by helping to identify potential risks, manage competing priorities, and meet agreed deadlines with guidance

Apply logical thinking to problem-solving with attention to achieving quality outcomes

Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience.

Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

35 hour working week

Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s 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.

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 Department’s values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicant’s 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,

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.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.

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: 14 July 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Rebecca Stephens at REBECCA.STEPHENS@det.nsw.edu.au and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Nabeel Abd Almadi at nabeel.abdalmadi@det.nsw.edu.au

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

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.