Address- Temporary Full-time (Clerk Grade 7/8) role until 30 June 2025
- Any regional NSW Locations will be considered
- Salary from $106,025 plus super and leave loading
- We support flexible working - ask us how this could work for you!
About Us
The Office of Regional Economic Development (ORED) within the Department of Regional NSW under the Regional Development umbrella, leads business attraction, promotion and industry development across regional NSW. We are the only fully dedicated regional Investment Promotion Agency (IPA) in Australia. We provide a range of tailor-made facilitation and information services to investors that are looking to establish or expand in regional NSW to drive economic development and create sustainable jobs of the future.
About the role
The Project Officer is responsible for project management, event coordination and program Secretariat functions across ORED, to assist the team to achieve identified outcomes and support realisation of organisational objectives.
Key responsibilities for the Project Officerrole include, but are not limited to:
- 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.
- Coordination of regional events and visits including management of logistics, program development run-sheets, schedules, invitations, briefing notes to support the successful delivery of in-person, online and hybrid events.
- Secretariat activities including the development of meeting material, for various decision-making groups associated with the delivery of programs and strategies developed by the Office of Regional Economic Development.
- Research, evaluation and analysis to identify emerging issues and prepare recommendations to resolve policy or process issues and inform program activities.
- Procurement and contract management
This role reports to the Manager – Strategy & Operations and is supported by an Assistant Project Officer position.
Desired Candidate Experience:
- Project management and organisational skills with demonstrated capacity to manage several tasks concurrently.
- Self-motivated professional with project/program management experience
- Proven ability to use own initiative and manage timelines effectively
- Flexible approach to respond to last-minute requests
- Ability to build effective networks and strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Facilitation of exchange and collation of information
- Team player who can support a busy team as needed
Essential requirements
- Relevant qualifications coupled with relevant experience, or equivalent relevant knowledge and experience gained through past employment.
- A current NSW driver’s licence.
Applying for the role
To apply, please attach a copy of your CV along with a one-page cover letter describing how your experience makes you an ideal candidate for this position.
For further information about this opportunity please download the role description or contact Fiona Barden, A/Investment Strategy and Program Manager via email at ************@regional.nsw.gov.au
Applications close: Sunday 9 June 2024 at 11:55pm
We work hard every day to support and grow thriving communities across regional NSW that will have a positive impact on generations to come. Our goal is always to be a trusted local partner and problem-solver working deeply in the community.
Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Regional NSW. The Department of Regional NSW is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.
If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to ***************@regional.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion.
Additional Information:
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same standard that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.
