Project Officer

• Dynamic Work Environment
• Genuine career opportunities
• Permanent Full-Time opportunities based in Grafton

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 and Team

The Regional and Outer Metropolitan (ROM) 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 Northern Bridges team undertakes a diverse range of bridge, slope and culvert construction and maintenance in urban and remote sites across a region which stretches along the east coast from North of Taree to Tweed Heads and also inland covering the Tamworth and New England areas. Your project portfolio could include upgrading a heritage-listed timber truss bridge, a complex bearing replacement, general bridge maintenance, demolition and also the construction of new bridges and culverts.

The Opportunity

We currently have a permanent full time Project Officer available in the Northern Bridges team based in Grafton. The role is responsible for performing day-to-day project operation and administrative activities to support project-specific and ongoing team-related objectives. The role will also develop and coordinate efficient project management and administrative systems and processes to support effective time management and liaison on behalf of team members and ensure coordination of briefs and reports.

Key accountabilities of the role include:

• Provide project, operational support and reporting on project plans and deliverables, to ensure time, cost, and quality indicators align with approved project plans.
• Update and collate documentation and records regarding issues, policies, and practices
• Assist the team by providing a range of administrative services
• Communicate with relevant stakeholders to provide updates regarding project status and implementation issues.

Please click here to view a copy of the role description.

About you

You are a proactive Project Officer with proven experience in project and stakeholder management and demonstrated problem solving, research and data analytical skills and capacity to present information and data in a logical and coherent manner.

• You will also have well developed communication skills with demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of project stakeholders.

• You will have appropriate tertiary qualifications or demonstrated, relevant, equivalent professional experience.
• Bridge and culvert construction maintenance experience is preferred

• You must also possess a current and valid Australian motor vehicle driver license and be willing to travel on occasion.

Salary and Benefits

Project Officer – USS7 - $ 94,824 - $ 100,075 per annum plus superannuation and leave loading. This exciting role offers excellent conditions including flexible working arrangements as well as fantastic work-life balance associated with living and working in regional NSW. For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here.

Interested?

Joining Transport for NSW, you’ll have access to a range of unique government benefits in a flexible work environment like no other. If you’re ready to step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

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

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process. For any enquiries, please email marcia.pinto2@transport.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date for applications is 11:59pm on Thursday 13th October 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 with flexible work policies, offerings and practices. 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. We’re proud to be recognised as a FlexReady Certified employer and winners of the ‘Best Remote Work Strategy’ for our hybrid ways of working at the Australian HR Awards 2022.

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.

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