Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Step into your next role in the State Rezoning team and use your skills and experience to drive high-impact stakeholder and community engagement support across critical projects
• Temporary (up to June 2027) full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location – Parramatta, with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $113,574 to $125,720 + super

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

In this new and diverse role, you’ll provide integral support to deliver community and stakeholder engagement strategies across the state rezoning team. From managing administrative tasks to preparing high-quality communication content, you will help keep projects on track and make sure communities and stakeholders are informed and understand our work.

It’s a role that calls for someone who is enthusiastic and has an eye for detail, can work independently and under pressure, is a confident communicator, and a good team player. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.

For more information read the full Role Description: Program Officer

What you will bring to the role

• Highly proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems, such as CM10
• Experience in providing a range of project management and administrative support services, including event management
• Proven track record of preparing and maintaining project documentation for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes
• Demonstrated experience in improving efficiency and effectiveness of processes, procedures and systems
• Previous experience in maintaining databases and coordinating and tracking customer responses to inquiries
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, communication material, in plain English
• Excellent time management and the ability to juggle competing priorities
• Sound judgement and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential matters

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

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. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Thursday 28 August 2025 (11:55PM)

Should you require further information about the role please contact Alex Middleton on email [email protected]

A recruitment 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.

Please note 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.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via [email protected] or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn