Shape your world in a place where purpose and opportunity come together
- Be part of building a thriving DPHI Business Services team as an Assistant Project Officer
- Temporary (30 March 2027 with possible extension) full-time opportunity + creation of Talent Pool
- Parramatta NSW office location with flexible working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $99,938 to $110,271 + super
We have two great opportunities within our department for purpose driven Assistant Project Officers to support the awesome work we do for NSW.
Read the full role description here:
Assistant Project Officer
Assistant Project Officer - Business Operations
You'll help keep a busy and high-performing team running smoothly by delivering a range of business, financial and administrative support services that contribute to the successful delivery of strategic projects. From managing accounts payable transactions, expense claims and billing processes to supporting purchasing, vendor management, records management, travel coordination and reporting. You'll play a key role in ensuring operational activities are delivered efficiently, accurately and in line with agency requirements.
Your experience supporting business operations, and strong organisational skills are much needed as well as your confidence and ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders and building positive working relationships to deliver quality customer service and business outcomes.
For more information about this role please contact
Carol Leedham via
[email protected]
Assistant Project Officer - Workforce Operations
In this role you'll provide critical workforce and business support services that help teams deliver important projects and priorities. Working across a broad range of workforce administration activities, you'll coordinate onboarding and offboarding employees, maintain accurate workforce records and documentation, support recruitment and people-related processes. You'll be a key point of contact for workforce enquiries and contribute to the continuous improvement of workforce systems and processes, ensuring services are delivered efficiently and in line with agency policies and procedures.
You will bring experience in workforce administration, with an ability to manage competing priorities, and ensure a customer-focused approach to build positive relationships across a diverse stakeholder group.
For both roles an understanding and knowledge of Government public administration processes, governance, protocols and reporting requirements is desirable.
About us
At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.
Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you’ll help shape lives and communities across NSW while growing your own career, supported by flexible work options, impactful projects and a collaborative, diverse team. As a high-performing and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve, we value your lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we are committed to helping you thrive through flexible arrangements, workplace adjustments and a culture where everyone feels supported, connected and belongs.
Apply now
Apply today with your CV and cover letter.
Applications close 11.55pm on Sunday 6 September 2026.
A talent 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.
Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career Pathways team for a yarn.
We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via
[email protected] or (0 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.
Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.
