In-Demand Business project management occupations Jobs in Sydney, Nsw

Project Specialist
Department of Education —Sydney NSW
- $154,231 - $178,369 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Communication skills
- Opportunities for advancement
10d
Delivery Manager
Department of Customer Service —Sydney NSW
- $154,231 - $178,369 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- Agile
- Communication skills
3d
Project Manager
TAFE NSW —Sydney NSW
- $181,324 a year
- Full-time
- Business development
- No degree
3d
Project Officer
National Parks & Wildlife Service —South Sydney NSW
- $116,981 - $129,492 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CAD
- Research
- Administrative experience
- Annual leave
Project Officer
Director of Public Prosecutions, Office of the —Sydney NSW
- $102,936 - $113,579 a year
- Temporary
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Employee assistance program
7d
Assistant Development Manager
Landmark Group —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
Quick Apply
Business Intelligence Manager
Department of Education —Sydney NSW
- $154,231 - $178,369 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- No degree
- Opportunities for advancement
11d
Manager Strategic Business Development
Office of Sport —Sydney NSW
- $154,231 - $178,369 a year
- Full-time
- Business development
- Experience working with children
- Employee assistance program
Chief Executive Officer Placemaking NSW
Crown Lands and Public Spaces —Sydney NSW
- $329,471 - $366,890 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
- Negotiation
10d
Manager, Oral Health Projects
Health System Support Group —Sydney NSW
- $153,559 - $182,954 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Team management
- Communication skills
3d
Manager, Systems
Department of Education —Inner West NSW
- $154,231 - $178,369 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Management
- No degree
- Opportunities for advancement
6d
EOI - Business Analyst
Department of Customer Service —Sydney NSW
- $116,981 - $133,183 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Budgeting
2d
Director Business Enablement
TAFE NSW —Sydney NSW
- $229,693 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
6d
ICT Business Analyst
Smart Study Australia —Sydney NSW
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Databases
- Analysis skills
- Referral program
Quick Apply
Manager Communications & Stakeholder Engagement
Office of the Secretary —Sydney NSW
- $154,231 - $178,369 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- No degree
- Communication skills
2d
Director, Goods and Services Procurement
Department of Education —Sydney NSW
- $246,428 - $272,122 a year
- Full-time
- Management
10d
Senior Developer / Business Analyst
Health System Support Group —Sydney NSW
- $132,236 - $150,222 a year
- Full-time
- SQL
- AWS
- Scripting
Maintenance Contracts Compliance Manager
Western Sydney Local Health District —Sydney NSW
- $77.44 - $92.27 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- No degree
- Communication skills
11d
Program Delivery Officer
Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport —Sydney NSW
- $116,981 - $129,492 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Communication skills
- Time management
3d
Peer Workforce Education Lead
Health Education and Training Institute —Sydney NSW
- $137,525 - $156,231 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- No degree
- Communication skills
14d

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Project Specialist

Department of Education -
Sydney NSW

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Job Details

Temp to perm | Full-time
$154,231 - $178,369 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Opportunities for advancement
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Management
Working with Children Check
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Department of Education

Reference number

14340-44371176

Occupation

Corporate Services, Financial Control/Management, Project Management, Project Manager

Work type

Location

Sydney - Greater West

Salary Information

From AUD $154,231.00 to $178,369.00 per year

Closing date

25 August 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.

Ongoing Full time
Multiple roles available
Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
Salary: Clerk Grade 11/12 with salary ranging from $154,231 to $ 178,369 + super and annual leave loading
An exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact initiatives that shape the future of the Department

About the role

As a Project Specialist, you will play a key role in driving strategic financial and service improvement projects across the NSW Department of Education. Working across diverse portfolios, you will lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of complex projects that improve business outcomes, strengthen governance and support organisational reform.

You will provide expert project management advice, develop practical tools and frameworks, and establish effective governance to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard. Success in this role requires the ability to build strong relationships, influence stakeholders at all levels and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to deliver lasting improvements.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

You are a strategic thinker with extensive experience leading the design and delivery of complex projects in government or a similarly complex organisation. You thrive in environments where priorities evolve, bringing sound judgement, initiative and a solutions-focused mindset to every challenge.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

Extensive experience managing complex projects from initiation through to implementation and evaluation.
Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and relationship management skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships across diverse groups.
Experience developing business cases, project plans, governance frameworks and project reporting to support informed decision-making.
The ability to analyse complex information, identify opportunities for improvement and implement practical, evidence-based solutions.
A collaborative leadership style with the ability to bring people together to achieve shared outcomes.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear advice, facilitate discussions and present recommendations to senior stakeholders.
A commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Key knowledge and experience

Extensive experience in project design, development and delivery / implementation in government agencies or commercial enterprises
Substantial experience in working collaboratively with a wide range of senior stakeholders to influence behaviour and achieve 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 demonstrated equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

35 hour working week
Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages), a cover letter and a response to the targeted question.

Targeted question: Tell us about a time you have designed and delivered a strategic project in a large and complex organisation. (max 300 words)

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,

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

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: Tuesday, 25 August 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Tammy Connor via email at [email protected]

For recruitment process enquiries, please contact [email protected]

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.

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