Principal Project Officer

Office of Sport

Reference number

551548

Occupation

Project Management, Program Management

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney - Greater West

Salary Information

Clerk Grade 11/12

Closing date

12 July 2026 at 11:55pm

Everyone plays here

Salary ranges from $154,231 to $178,369 + super & leave loading.

12-month Temporary Fulltime Opportunity

Based at Sydney Olympic Park location – flexible work arrangements will be considered.

About the role

The Office of Sport is seeking a Principal Project Officer with a passion for delivering complex projects and practical business improvements. The role will lead a diverse portfolio of strategic initiatives, including systems and technology enhancements, process improvements, and organisational priorities that strengthen how we work and deliver outcomes for our communities.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Corporate, you will oversee, coach and guide leaders and project teams to deliver outcomes across initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to strategic objectives and business and community outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly capable and collaborative project leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, can balance competing priorities, and enjoys partnering with a broad range of stakeholders to drive meaningful outcomes.

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver a portfolio of complex strategic projects, including transformation and business process improvement, system migrations and implementations, and operational initiatives that support organisational priorities.

Establish and oversee robust project governance, planning, risk management, reporting and evaluation frameworks to ensure successful project outcomes, benefits realisation and continuous improvement.

Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, providing expert advice and coaching, managing expectations and leading collaborative engagement to achieve project milestones and organisational objectives.

About you

You are a highly experienced project professional with a proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional programs in large and diverse environments. You bring strong expertise in project delivery methodologies, organisational change, business transformation and stakeholder engagement, coupled with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively at senior levels. You comfortably pivot between working with senior stakeholders, program management, sleeves up delivery and coaching of project leaders and teams.

For more information read the full Role Description: Principal Project Officer

About us

The Office of Sport is a unique workplace, where no two days are the same! We work tirelessly and with passion to deliver on our purpose of ‘Everyone Plays Here’ – improving the lives of people across NSW through sport and active recreation.

By providing leadership, policies, programs, funding and infrastructure, our work makes a difference – improving health outcomes, connecting communities and making a stronger NSW. Our team members are collaborative, creative, hardworking and innovative, brought together by a common goal of ensuring sport and active recreation is a place for all people in NSW.

How to apply?

Your online application must include:

A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role (maximum 2 page)

An up-to-date CV outlining experience, skills & achievements relevant to this role (maximum 5 pages)

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and pre-employment checks.

Applications close: 11:55pm Sunday, 12th July 2026

Contact for enquiries: tom.jackson@sport.nsw.gov.au

What’s in it for you?

The Office of Sport offers you the opportunity to make a direct, shared contribution and difference to sport and recreation in NSW and have a positive impact on quality of life of our clients. We offer a family-friendly and flexible working environment, competitive salaries, and generous leave entitlements. Our benefits include salary packaging, access to the Fitness Passport, the Employee Assistance Program, and free onsite parking.

Inclusion is a huge focus for the Office, internally and externally. In addition to actively promoting employment for women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, we are also committed to increasing opportunities for everyone to participate in sport and active recreation. We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging.

We want you to bring your best self to this recruitment process. If you feel you may require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Team via workforcemanagement@sport.nsw.gov.au