NSW Department of Planning and Environment Hiring for Assistant Project Officer at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Full Time

Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.

• Key support role withing Greater Sydney Parklands
• Permanent full-time opportunity, located in Parramatta or Centennial Park
• Salary ranges from $89,707 to $98,982 + super

The Assistant Project Officer performs project management and support activities for projects and programs across the Strategy, Design and Delivery Team at Greater Sydney Parklands.

Key Responsibilities

Provide a range of project management and support services, including preparation of s and briefs, coordinating resources, meeting minutes, maintaining project documentation, financial monitoring and monitoring project of plans, to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope, in line with established agency project management methodology.

Input and on SAP Finance to assist in the management of project budgets including reconciliation of purchase orders and invoices against project budgets.

Communicate with key internal and external stakeholders and coordinate working groups, committee consultations and presentations to facilitate exchange of information and support project completion in line with project plans.

Key Knowledge & Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge in capital program/project planning and delivery and budget monitoring.
• Experience in managing electronic project documentation and associated finance and records management systems such as – SAP Finance; and advanced MS Word/Excel skills.
• Awareness of government procurement policy and procedure, tendering procedures, governance and contract frameworks (such as Minor Works Contract and GC21).

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

For more information hit Apply to visit the iworkfor.nsw.gov.au website.

About Us

The Department of Planning and Environment ’s (DPE) vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DPE supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.

The Cities and Active Transport Division ensures our cities and neighbourhoods are integrated with transport and we make our streets and public places functional, beautiful, inclusive, and inviting for all to enjoy.

Greater Sydney Parklands is a NSW government city-wide agency created to become Sydney’s leading urban parks advocate. In partnership with communities, state and federal government agencies, and local councils, it will plan for and expand great open spaces and parklands and champion the NSW Government’s new 50 Year Vision for Sydney’s Open Space and Parklands.

Greater Sydney Parklands currently brings together in a combined administration three independent Parks agencies and Trusts: the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust, Parramatta Park Trust, and Western Sydney Parklands Trust, as well as the parklands of Callan Park and Fernhill Estate.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday 16 July 2023 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Stephanie Licciardo via [email protected] .

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:

• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on [email protected] (please include reference number).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/premiers-priorities/our-mob-on-country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.

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