Project Officer
This opportunity offers:
Temporary employment for a period up to 30 June ****
Two full time roles available & 35 hour working week
RFS Level 8/9
Attractive annual salary $118,562 - $131,233p.a. plus 12% superannuation
Location: Sydney Olympic Park (flexible working arrangements considered)
What you'll be doing
As a Project Officer within the Red Fleet Reform Program, you will contribute to one of the NSW Rural Fire Service's most significant organisational reform initiatives. Working closely with the program team, you will support the coordination and delivery of program activities, helping to maintain project plans, monitor milestones and deliverables, prepare reporting and governance materials, and ensure accurate and accessible program information is available to stakeholders.
This role offers the opportunity to work across a complex enterprise-wide transition, supporting a range of workstreams focused on governance, fleet operations, workforce readiness, infrastructure, technology, finance, legal and stakeholder engagement. You will play an important role in enabling informed decision‐making, supporting program governance and reporting processes, and helping ensure the successful delivery of a reform program that will strengthen fleet accountability, operational readiness and future service capability across New South Wales.
Our ideal candidate:
Experience in enterprise reform project support within a large-scale program, transformation initiative or complex business environment.
Strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality reports, briefs, presentations and stakeholder communications.
A structured and detail-oriented approach to managing project documentation, tracking progress,



and monitoring risks, issues and dependencies.
Proven ability to build effective working relationships and coordinate activities across diverse stakeholder groups.
An interest in supporting a major enterprise reform program that will deliver long‐term operational and organisational benefits across NSW.
If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the Role Description and our organisation structure.
Note: As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting.
Why work for us?
Operational/Corporate uniform available
Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more
Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family
Salary packaging options available
One 'Agreed Absence' leave day per calendar month
Ongoing learning and career development programs (RFS is a Registered Training Organisation giving you access to various internal courses)
Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools!
You'll also get to enjoy:
Easy access to Sydney Olympic Park Train Station,



bus services and parking facilities
Local eateries and childcare facilities
Sydney Olympic Park Entertainment and Sports Precinct, including Accor Stadium, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Showgrounds, and Bicentennial Park
Eligible staff are invited to join the local Sydney Olympic Park Connected Membership program, at an additional cost
Please submit your application no later than 11:55pm Sunday 13th September ****.
Important recruitment Information
A recruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities.
We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve.
If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss.
The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework). The Capability application tool is designed to help job applicants understand and use the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework when applying for jobs with the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.
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📌 Project Officer (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Rural Fire Service
📍 Sydney