About Us

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas right across NSW – you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

The Division

The Regional and Outer Metropolitan division is focused on understanding the particular needs of regional communities across NSW and delivering customer-centred integrated transport services and infrastructure.

The Networks and Assets Branch looks after the assets that connect our communities and their purpose is to make regional and out metropolitan NSW a better place to live, work and visit.

The opportunity

Right now we have a permanent opportunity for Project Officer with our Networks and Assets Branch within the Regional and Outer Metropolitan division and based at Wagga Wagga. This role supports the development, delivery and implementation of projects by providing support services to the engineering teams.

 What you will be involved in

The successful candidate will:

Liaising with engineering teams to 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 on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope, in line with established agency project management methodology.

Prepare and maintain project documentation for reporting quarterly reviews, monitoring and evaluation purposes to ensure accessibility of quality information and contribute to the achievement of project outcomes.

Communicate with key stakeholders and coordinate working group committees, and consultations to facilitate exchange of information and support project completion in line with project plans.

Source, collate and compile data and information to identify emerging issues and track and report on project progress against established milestones and deliverables.

About you

We are looking for a process-focused, individual who has experience providing project support, developing scopes, writing reports and ministerials within a large organisation. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in project administration within a construction environment from development to delivery phase. You must have strong excel skills and financial project reporting acumen.

It is key that the Project Officer will be a skilled communicator who has experience in developing critical relationships with internal and external stakeholders

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing Division that values regional NSW and strives towards excellent outcomes for regional communities!

Transport for NSW supports flexible work practices.

Want to know more?

Please click here to view a copy of the Role Description.

Salary and Benefits

USS Grade 8 ($104,181 - $111,796) + Super

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and address the questions in the application.

Close date: 11.59pm Friday 1st April 2022

We are the community we serve

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.

We enable our people to work in ways that work for them and their teams. Working virtually and from different locations including regional locations, staggering work hours and job sharing are just some of the ways our people can work flexibly.

Please contact the Talent Specialist below if you require any adjustments to be made to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options.

For any enquiries, please email Sally McDonald at SALLY.MCDONALD@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

We’re certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace

Our flexible work practices and policies for parental leave, employee and family wellbeing and family care enable us to provide genuine support for our people to thrive at work and at home.

Apply today to register your interest!

Find out more about Transport for NSW at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/about-us.

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Our COVIDSafe Measures Policy

All Transport for NSW workers are required to have:

appropriate evidence of being fully vaccinated with a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine; or

an approved medical contraindication.

You will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status or apply for a medical exemption prior to securing this role.

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