Department: Technology Operations and EUS
Department/Agency: Department of Communities and Justice
Location:
Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150
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Req ID: 83890
Technical Project Officer
Location – Parramatta
Employment type – Temporary Full-Time up to 12 months with possibility of extension
Grade – Clerk Grade 7/8
Salary – $113,574 pa - $125,720 pa plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Technical Project Officer to join our Major Digital and ICT Programs team within the Information and Digital Services division. In this role, you will provide project coordination and technical support to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards, while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
What you’ll do
You will support the successful delivery of ICT projects through a mix of coordination, technical, and stakeholder engagement activities, including:
Supporting project planning and delivery, including assisting Project Managers with PMO, SAP and MyWorkZone queries and transactions
Assisting with procurement processes and tender evaluations, including documentation, scoring, and reporting
Coordinating network hardware orders and logistics across suppliers, delivery partners, and internal teams
Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders to understand requirements and resolve issues
Conducting Wi-Fi coverage testing at sites and reporting findings to support network optimisation
Performing onsite quality inspections of cabling, patching and hardware installations
Supporting change management processes, documentation and approvals
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi-related issues and working with technical teams to resolve or escalate as needed
Collaborating with non-technical onsite teams to coordinate system administration activities
What we’re looking for
You are a proactive and organised professional with strong communication and problem-solving skills, capable of working in a fast-paced environment. You will bring:
Tertiary or industry qualifications in a relevant technical field and/or experience supporting project delivery in complex environments
Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Well-developed analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking abilities
Experience with ITIL, CAPM, Cisco hardware, or infrastructure deployment (highly regarded)
Ability to work collaboratively with technical teams and broader business units
A valid NSW Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel are essential for this role.
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What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
A challenging and rewarding career
Flexible, autonomous work environment
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
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We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close Tuesday, 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Rod Alexander via email at
[email protected]
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Poppy Sgro on 02 9765 3929 or via email at
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Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
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