Assistant Project Officer, Metro Interventions
Grade: Clerk Grade 5/6
Salary range: $97,027 - $107,059 + superannuation and leave loading
Duration: Ongoing
Location: Parramatta
Applications Close: Monday 11th August 2025 (9:59AM)
About the team
This is an exciting opportunity for a conscientious and enthusiastic Assistant Project Officer to join the Operations (Metro) directorate in the Interventions, Planning and Engagement team. You will be supporting a team of work health and safety compliance inspectors that respond to workplace incidents and complaints to secure healthier and safer workplaces in NSW. The Assistant Project Officer assists the team in coordinating and delivering major regulatory priority projects aligned to SafeWork NSW’s Annual Regulatory Statement and Strategic Plan. You will be working with a variety of teams including operations, technical specialists, work health and safety policy and shared services effectively contributing to project and operational support, overcoming key challenges, and driving successful project outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include
- Providing administrative support to assist the Interventions, Planning and Engagement team achieve its business objectives
- Providing project and operational support, including monitoring and reporting on project plans, milestones and deliverables
- Undertaking basic research and analysis and contributing to the preparation of project briefs, presentations and other documentation
- Records management in line with organisational policies and procedures.
About you
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
- Self-motivated with a good understanding of the work health and safety regulatory framework to support Inspectors in their regulatory activities
- Collaborative and team-orientated approach.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and balance competing demands.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to tailor communication to audiences.
- Skilled in managing complex stakeholder enquires and coordinating shared mailboxes.
- Experience in reporting, including the ability to interpret and analyse data
What we need from you
To start your journey towards joining our team please click on the link below and attach your resume (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages).
In your cover letter please share your motivation for applying for this position and your relevant skills.
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process to fill future ongoing and temporary opportunities.
Salary Grade 5/6, with the base salary for this role starting at $97027 base plus superannuation
Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Tayla Gibbs via Tayla.Gibbs@safework.nsw.gov.au.
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.
Closing Date: 11th August 2025 (9:59AM)
Careers at Department of Customer Service
A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.
Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace
The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.
You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.
We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact Tayla.Gibbs@safework.nsw.gov.au or 02 9494 8351.
For more information, please visit
Information on some of the different types of disabilities
Information on adjustments available for the recruitment process