Assistant Project Officer - Liquor & Gaming NSW

• An exciting and challenging opportunity to work with Liquor & Gaming NSW within the Licensing Governance and Support team
• Clerk Grade 5/6 with starting salary range of $97,027 - $107,059 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading
• Full time Ongoing role based in Sydney, NSW – Hybrid working arrangements may be available within business operational needs

About Liquor & Gaming NSW

We are at the pointy end of industry supervision for the liquor, gaming, wagering, casino and registered club sectors in NSW. If you want a seat at the table, whether we’re reviewing the latest facial recognition technology; advising Government on gambling reform policy; developing initiatives to increase live music venues and festivals; or investigating unlawful liquor or gambling inducement practices, we want to talk to you.

We’re enabling vibrant and dynamic hospitality and racing environments that are safe and responsible, and our regulatory efforts are evidenced-informed, coordinated, and targeted to where the risks are greatest.

Our work is as diverse as our people and the NSW communities we serve. See what it’s like to work with us!

About the Role

The Assistant Project Officer assists the Licensing Governance and Support team to deliver projects which enable Liquor and Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) to meet government, customer and community expectations as a modern fit for purpose regulator.

The Assistant Project Officer will perform administrative and project support activities to contribute to the development and delivery of a range of projects to meet L&GNSW’s objectives. These may include; implementing and supporting system and process changes in response to regulation changes, working with licensing subject matter experts to support the development of standard operating procedures and collaborating with L&GNSW licensing teams to support continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a range of project and administrative support services relevant to licensing programs, including supporting the preparation of reports and briefs, and coordinating resources, to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope.
• Update and maintain documentation and monitor project plans to ensure accessibility of quality information and compliance with agency project management methodology.
• Conduct research, analysis, and stakeholder consultation to support project areas, contributing to reports and evaluations for decision-making.
• Coordinate working groups and consultations to facilitate exchange of information and support the achievement of project milestones, general service expectations and outcomes.
• Develop and maintain customer, stakeholders and vendor relationships through effective communication, negotiation, and issues management to ensure project deliverables are met.
• Support the collection and analysis of relevant data and information to identify emerging issues and track and report on progress against established milestones and deliverables.
• Comply and assist with administrative systems and processes to ensure L&GNSW information is accurate, stored correctly and accessible.

To be successful you will have:

• Strong organisational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to manage and update project documentation and reports in line with established standards.
• Experience in research and analysis, ideally in a project-based environment.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to assist teams in achieving project goals.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to take on new challenges.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

To learn more about the role, please view the Role Description here.

For any questions regarding the role please contact Snezana Gorgieva, Manager Licensing Governance & Support via [email protected]

For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Sharlene Fouzder, Talent Acquisition Partner via [email protected]

Essential requirements

• Appointment and ongoing assignment are subject to satisfactorily meeting pre-employment and ongoing probity screening to meet the integrity standards set out in section 14 of the Gaming and Liquor Administration Act 2007.
• The person occupying the role may be designated as a key official under section 16 of the Gaming and Liquor Administration Act 2007, and may be subject to restrictions, such as restrictions on attending certain premises.

How to Apply!

If you are interested in this role, click apply now!

For your application to be considered, you must submit your application online and include an updated resume and a cover letter that details your capabilities and experience in relation to role requirements.

Applications Close: Monday 24 March 2025 [10.00AM]

The selection process may include a range of assessment techniques to assist hiring managers in determining your suitability for the role. Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.

Together we:

• Create social and economic opportunities for the state
• Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies
• Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture
• Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all
• Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development
• Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces
• Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment
• Support NSW’s key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state’s diverse cultural assets and history

We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.