Project Officer Transformation & Change

• Play a pivotal role in helping the organisation successfully deliver its strategic priorities
• Ongoing full-time opportunity (5 days/35 hours per week)
• Office located in Sydney CBD and Parramatta with other locations considered. Flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $116,981.00 to $129,491.00 plus super

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 will contribute to shaping lives and communities across NSW, while shaping your own career. You will enjoy flexible work options, varied and impactful projects, and a vibrant, diverse team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and support. We are creating a workplace where everyone belongs and where you can balance work, life and wellbeing.

The role

As the Project Officer Transformation and Change, you'll play a hands-on role in supporting projects and initiatives that are helping shape the future of the organisation. From coordinating project activities and engaging stakeholders to supporting communications and change initiatives, you'll be involved in a broad range of work that helps deliver meaningful business improvement and transformation outcomes.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is happy rolling up their sleeves to support wherever needed. Working closely with project managers, change specialists and business leaders, you'll contribute to everything from project coordination and reporting through to stakeholder engagement, research and change delivery activities.

We're looking for a people-focused professional who brings positive energy, strong initiative and a willingness to get involved across different areas of the team. In return, you'll have the opportunity to work on high-profile transformation initiatives, build your experience across project and change disciplines, and make a genuine contribution to how change is delivered across the organisation.

• →Experience supporting projects, transformation initiatives or organisational change activities.
• →Strong coordination skills, with the ability to manage priorities, track progress and follow through on tasks.
• →Confidence engaging with stakeholders and supporting workshops, communications or change activities.
• →Clear written communication skills, including preparing updates, reports and project documentation.
• →Sound judgement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks, issues and practical solutions.
• →A proactive, adaptable and collaborative approach to working in a busy team environment.

For more details about this role, read the full Role Description here: Project Officer Transformation and Change

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.

We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. If you're serious about leading transformation and change, we also invite you to tell us about yourself, your experience and what attracts you to this role by completing the video interview via the link below:

We’d love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us! 

Applications close Thursday, 27 August at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Nicole Tyson, Director Transformation at Nicole.tyson@dphi.nsw.gov.au.  

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 talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 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.

Advertised: 13 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 27 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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