Project Officer, Infrastructure

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The Department of Communities and Justice is seeking a Project Officer Infrastructure to join the Major Projects Delivery Team in Parramatta on a temporary full-time contract up to three years, with Clerk Grade 7/8 salary plus superannuation. You will support planning and delivery of complex capital works across Youth Justice, Courts and Intensive Therapeutic Care facilities, including governance, procurement and contract management, budgets and timelines, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate brings infrastructure or capital projects experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced, collaborative environment. Apply with a maximum 2-page cover letter addressing essential requirements and a maximum 5-page résumé by 11:59pm AEST on 2 March 2026; highlight governance, risk management, regional travel readiness and a valid NSW driver’s license. For best results tailor your letter to essential requirements with concrete project examples and show you can collaborate across teams.

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Project Officer, Infrastructure

 

Location: Parramatta

Employment type: Temporary Full time up to 3 years

Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8 ($113,574 - $125,720 pa), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

 

Your role

 

The Project Officer plays a key role within the Major Projects team by supporting the planning and delivery of complex infrastructure and capital works projects across the Department. The position contributes to the successful delivery of priority capital investments for Youth Justice, Justice (Courts) and Intensive Therapeutic Care facilities. You will also support the development of project documentation and governance processes that enable the organisation to deliver safe, compliant and fit for purpose facilities aligned with strategic priorities and government objectives.

 

What you’ll do

 

As part of the Major Projects Delivery Team within Infrastructure and Assets, the Project Officer provides project management and coordination support across multiple projects at varying stages of delivery. This includes preparing briefs, reports and project plans, maintaining accurate documentation, tracking budgets and timelines, coordinating consultants and contractors, and supporting procurement and contract management processes. The role requires regular stakeholder engagement, monitoring risks and issues, escalating matters where required and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget and in accordance with agency frameworks and compliance requirements.

 

The Major Projects team operates in a fast paced and outcomes focused environment, delivering high value and high impact infrastructure projects across the state. The team works closely with operational divisions, external consultants and contractors, and central governance functions. The culture is collaborative, accountable and delivery driven, with a strong emphasis on clear communication, sound governance, problem solving and mutual support. Team members are encouraged to take ownership of their work while contributing to shared goals and maintaining high professional standards.

 

 

What we’re looking for

 

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting infrastructure, capital works or complex project environments, preferably within government or a regulated setting. A background in project management, construction, engineering, architecture, property, finance or a related discipline would be highly regarded. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong organisational skills, sound written and verbal communication, confidence in stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure. They will be detail oriented, commercially aware, comfortable interpreting technical information and capable of working autonomously while contributing effectively within a team environment. A practical understanding of governance, procurement and contract management processes will support success in this role.

 

Some regional travel is required. A valid NSW drivers licence is required.

Previous government experience is beneficial but not essential.

 

 

Download the role description.

 

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

 

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.

 

Want more information?  Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

 

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 résumé (maximum 5 pages).

 

 

Applications close Sunday, 2nd March 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 Associate Director, Jandark Mikhail, at [email protected] or 0473 078 209 .

 

 

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 Sarah Nguyen on 02 9765 5046 or via [email protected]   

 

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.

 

Other Information

 

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

 

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

 

 

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

 

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