Project Officer
Location – Parramatta Hybrid
Employment type – Temporary till 30 June ****, Multiple roles
Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8, $113, 574 - $125,720 pr annum + superannuation
Your role
Homes NSW is a division of the Department of Communities and Justice.
It brings together the housing and homelessness functions of the Department of Communities and Justice, the NSW Land and Housing Corporation, Aboriginal Housing Office and key worker housing functions from across government all under one roof.
Homes NSW leads work to deliver more social and affordable housing, end the cycle of homelessness, and deliver quality public housing to our 262,000 tenants across NSW.
Commercial and Development Team
We are looking for Project Officers with a high-level capability to be part of and provide multi-level support the Commercial and Development Team within the Portfolio Development Directorate.
You will be highly organised, have a robust focus on customer service, and ideally demonstrate strong capability and experience working with varied stakeholders in a face paced environment.
The role undertakes project management and support activities to contribute to the delivery of a range of commercial transactions, development-phase and strategic projects.
Modern Methods of Construction Team
We are seeking a highly organised and agile Project Officer to support a cutting-edge Modern Methods of Construction program that is transforming traditional design, delivery and construction process through innovation, research and applied practice within the Delivery Directorate.
The role provides multi‐level support to the MMC team, with a strong focus on tracking project deliverables, reviewing and analysing program data, and preparing well-structured written outputs for a range of audiences.
What you'll do
Bringing your finely tuned organisational skills, you will:
Provide a range of project management and support services including preparation of reports and briefs, coordinating resources, maintaining project documentation and implementing and monitoring project plans, to ensure project outcomes are achieved
Prepare and maintain project documentation for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes to ensure accessibility of quality information and contribute to the achievement of project outcomes, and support effective decision making
Identify and interpret relevant statutory provisions and prepare clear procedures for staff to provide clarity in the performance of their role
Undertake the evaluation of operational policy and procedures to assess appropriateness, effectiveness and efficiency, and to determine the need for corrective action and review




Undertake research, evaluation and analysis to identify emerging issues and prepare recommendations to resolve policy or process issues and inform program activities
Communicate with key stakeholders and coordinate working groups, committees and consultations to facilitate exchange of information to support policy and legislative requirements for the delivery of divisional activities.
What we're looking for
Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
Proven ability to manage or support complex projects, including the preparation of reports, resource and procurement coordination, and maintaining project documentation.
Robust communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success.
Sound understanding of project management principles, with a focus on delivering results within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards
Proven experience working in a rapid-paced environment where you will be self-motivated and highly organised
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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 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.
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Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:
In 500 words or less, describe a commercial transaction or development project you supported or managed where you were responsible for ensuring that delivery was aligned with agreed objectives, timeframes, budgets, and quality standards.
Please outline your role in the project and explain the approach, strategy and/or framework you applied to keep delivery on track.
Applications close
at Sunday 8 March at 11:59pm AEST.
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