- Clerk Grade 7/8
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Temporary Full-Time Up to 30 June 2028
Parramatta
About us
The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.
About the role
We have an opportunity for a Project Coordinator (Portfolio Management) to be part of our Project Management Office, Technology & Communication Services Command. The Project Coordinator performs project management and support activities to contribute to the development and delivery of a range of projects in line with established objectives.
View the relevant role description for more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities, key challenges and capabilities required for the role)
The Project Coordinator (Portfolio Management) is responsible for managing, coordinating, and optimising the intake of project requests across the organisation. This role ensures that all project proposals, demand requests, and work initiatives are assessed, prioritised, and progressed through the appropriate governance pathways. The coordinator acts as a central point of contact between business units, project managers, and the PMO to support effective planning, resource allocation, and portfolio visibility.
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Coordinate the end-to-end project intake process, ensuring all requests are complete, accurate, and aligned with organisational standards.
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Facilitate demand assessment activities, including initial scoping, prioritisation, and alignment with strategic objectives.
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Maintain the project intake pipeline, tracking the status of all submissions and ensuring timely progression through governance forums.
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Work closely with business stakeholders to clarify requirements, dependencies, and expected outcomes for proposed initiatives.
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Support PMO governance processes by preparing documentation, reports, and recommendations for review panels and steering committees.
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Monitor resource demand across the portfolio and escalate potential capacity constraints.
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Ensure consistent application of intake frameworks, templates, and evaluation criteria.
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Provide insights and reporting on demand trends, pipeline health, and portfolio impacts.
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Collaborate with project managers and delivery teams to ensure smooth transition from intake to initiation.
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Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to promote transparency, engagement, and alignment across the organisation.
What we can offer you
At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:
Working collaboratively on ICT initiatives that support the community through policing practices.
How to Apply
Applications can only be submitted electronically via the I Work for NSW website.
To be considered for this role, attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this role.
Please do not attach copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than what has been requested) - you can bring these if called for interview.
Please address each of the following Target Questions (500 words per question) in the text boxes provided in the online application or attach as a separate document.
Target Question 1:
In this role you will be required to report on demand forecast and plan, what tools or strategies would you use to analyse large quantities of data. Provide examples.
Target Question 2:
In this role you may be required to deal with diverse and sometimes challenging stakeholders. Describe a situation where you have had to use sound communication and interpersonal skills to deal with a challenging interaction with a customer/client or stakeholder, explain the outcome?
Your application must stand on its own merits, and the completeness and relevance of your application will determine if you proceed through to the selection process.
If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact Megan Burton via (0 8835 9030.
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following statuses:
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an Australian Citizen;
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a permanent resident of Australia; or
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a New Zealand citizen.
Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check and obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force.
Our commitment to Diversity:
At the NSW Police Force, we are proud to be an employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees where differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.
We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.
We understand that the recruitment journey may present unique challenges. If you:
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Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like support with your application, please contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at [email protected]
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Identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at [email protected]
Are transgender or gender diverse and want to learn more about our support options, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at
[email protected]
This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
For more information on applying for roles with the NSW Police Force click here
For Technical assistance please contact:
[email protected] (Please include the word
Taleo in the subject line)
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
