Project Officer (Delivery)

Infrastructure Delivery

Reference number

0000BBUG

Occupation

Construction and Architecture

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Eveleigh

Salary Information

Package includes salary ($113,574- $125,720), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Closing date

26 July 2026 at 11:59pm

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 four years

Located in Eveleigh with flexible working arrangements available. This role requires 50% office attendance.

Salary: $113,574- $125,720 p.a., plus super

About the role

Help deliver the schools and educational infrastructure that will support future generations of students across NSW.

As a Project Officer within School Infrastructure, you'll provide project management and coordination support across a portfolio of infrastructure projects. Working alongside Project Leads, consultants, contractors and key stakeholders, you'll coordinate project activities, prepare reports and project documentation, monitor project milestones, support financial administration and contribute to the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll help keep projects on track by coordinating information, supporting project controls, maintaining accurate records and working collaboratively to deliver high-quality outcomes that benefit students, schools and communities across NSW.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

We are looking for someone who:

Experience supporting construction or infrastructure projects

Coordinate project administration, reporting and financial processes

Build strong relationships with project teams and stakeholder

Manage competing priorities while delivering quality outcomes

Bring a proactive, organised and customer-focused approach

You enjoy working in a collaborative team environment and take pride in delivering high-quality project support. You are organised, adaptable and motivated to contribute to the successful delivery of infrastructure projects that make a lasting difference.

We welcome candidates with qualifications in Building, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Planning or a related discipline.

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

Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated equivalent, relevant professional experience.

Current general construction card (White card), or attainment of one within a reasonable timeframe.

Current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance for paid employment.

Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values 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.

Targeted questions

As part of your application, please respond to the following targeted question (maximum 300 words):

Describe a time when you supported the delivery of a construction, infrastructure or capital works project. How did you manage competing priorities, maintain accurate project information and contribute to the successful delivery of the project? (maximum 300 words)

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.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

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 Sunday, 26 July 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact IDCoordinationGroup@det.nsw.edu.au and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Natalie Angelkovski at projectrecruitment@det.nsw.edu.au

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (youbelong@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

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.

Responsibilities

Refer to role description