Everyone plays here

We are seeking a proactive Senior Project Officer, Infrastructure and Sustainability to shape inclusive, sustainable infrastructure across NSW through impactful initiatives so everyone can play!

• Drive the plans that power inclusive, future-ready sport infrastructure for an active NSW.
• Ongoing full-time opportunity based at Sydney Olympic Park location – flexible work arrangements will be considered.
• Salary ranges from $ 129,464 to $ 142,665 + super & leave loading.

About the role

The Senior Project Officer Infrastructure and Sustainability develops smart, inclusive and sustainable policies and programs that help shape the future of sport and active recreation infrastructure across NSW and support resilient and accessible facilities.

Working closely with a diverse range of stakeholders, this role will tackle complex infrastructure challenges—like adapting to climate change while meeting varied community needs, offer expert advice and shape forward-thinking strategies, ensuring decisions align with long-term environmental and policy goals.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Project Officer Infrastructure and Sustainability

About you

Our ideal candidate will bring to the role:

• Demonstrated ability to design, deliver, and evaluate strategic plans, policies, and programs, while offering both strategic and operational advice to senior management.
• Proven capability in climate change adaptation and resilience planning for infrastructure, with the ability to guide sustainable development and asset management initiatives.
• Experience in preparing detailed proposals, business cases, project plans, reports and correspondence to support agency priorities and respond to government and sector requests.
• Proficient in developing, coordinating, and evaluating complex policy and program initiatives with multiple interdependencies, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, timelines and resource constraints.
• Strong capability to engage stakeholders through tailored communication and strategic negotiation, supporting informed and effective decision-making.
• Skills in applying innovative and analytical thinking to solve complex challenges, anticipate risks and develop practical, data-driven solutions that promote sustainable infrastructure development.

Essential Requirements:
Experience in climate change adaption and resilience of existing and future facilities and infrastructure.

We are also currently advertising other roles in the Policy & Strategy Team.

Click here to view the job listing for the role of Manager, Policy & Strategy (CG 11/12) Manager Policy Strategy

Click here to view the job listing for the role of Senior Policy & Strategy Officer (CG 9/10) Senior Policy And Strategy Officer

Should you require further information about these roles please contact Director Policy and Strategy, Philippa Taylor via email: [email protected]

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. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Pre-Employment Health Assessment.

About us

The Office of Sport is the lead NSW Government agency for sport and active recreation. We offer a career with purpose and work that makes a difference. Delivering on our purpose of ‘Everyone Plays Here’, we are a unique workplace, where no two days are the same!

Our work is spread across NSW, with ten Sport and Recreation Centres, five Olympic Sport Venues and offices throughout the state. We provide leadership, policies, programs, funding and infrastructure to enable participation in sport and active recreation. Our work makes a difference – improving health outcomes, connecting communities and making a stronger NSW.

Our team members are collaborative, creative, hardworking and innovative, brought together by a common goal of ensuring sport and active recreation is accessible for all people in NSW.

How to apply?

For your online application to be considered it must include:

• A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role (maximum 2 pages)
• An up-to-date CV outlining experience, skills & achievements relevant to this role (maximum 5 pages)

Applications close: Sunday, 3rd August 2025 at 11:55 pm

Contact for enquiries: [email protected]

What’s in it for you?

The Office of Sport offers you the opportunity to make a direct, shared contribution and difference to sport and recreation in NSW and have a positive impact on quality of life of our clients. We offer a family-friendly and flexible working environment, competitive salaries, and generous leave entitlements. Our benefits include salary packaging, access to the Fitness Passport, the Employee Assistance Program, and free onsite parking.

Inclusion is a huge focus for the Office, internally and externally. In addition to actively promoting employment for women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, we are also committed to increasing opportunities for everyone to participate in sport and active recreation. We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging.

We want you to bring your best self to this recruitment process. If you feel you may require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected]

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.