Project Officer, Strategic Planning & Performance

Are you passionate about building a modern efficient and outcomes-driven regulatory system Join our Strategic Planning and Performance team and play a key role in improving how we deliver and report on NSW regulatory outcomes across multiple agencies to protect and enhance the diverse public values in agriculture cultural heritage human health and the NSW environment.

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects that strengthen performance measurement knowledge management and reporting frameworkshelping ensure the value of our work is recognised by government industry and the public.

• Ongoing Full Time 35 hours
• Location : Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally with a focus on Queanbeyan Armidale Dubbo and Coffs Harbour
• Clerk Grade 7 / 8 salary from $113574 to $125720 per annum (FTE) plus super and leave loading
• We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Your cultural knowledge and perspectives will help us deliver outcomes that respect and reflect Aboriginal communities.

About the Role

As the Project Officer Strategic Planning and Performance you will :

This role is integral to supporting the teams work in building mature performance reporting systems and fostering collaboration across agencies

About You

You are an innovative thinker and outcomes-driven professional who thrives on collaboration and problem-solving. You bring :

Why Join Us

For further information about the role please contact Gregory Abood Director Integrated Compliance onor via email at You can also view the Role Description - Clerk 7-8 - Project Officer Strategic Planning and Performance

Applying is easy!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this targeted role and greater consideration will be given to their applications to improve access to employment and career opportunities. This is in accordance with Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment Rules 2014.

Please apply via our online portal and submit :

A CV (max. 4 pages)

A cover letter (max. 1 page) Tell us how your experience and skills make you a great fit for this role.

Applications close : Wednesday 14 January 2026 at 11 : 55pm

What to Expect Next

Please note that DPIRD will be closed during the period 25 December 2025 to 11 January 2026 (inclusive). This recruitment process will recommence in February 2026 .

After applying :

About us together we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development(DPIRD) protectssupportsand develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture forestry fishing and mining industries and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets : our lands and soils minerals waterways and oceansvegetationand forests.

The department brings together :

We have skilled and dedicated teams working in 200 locations across regional NSW. Withnearly 5000employees and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW we are embedded in the regions we serve. Learn more about the benefitsof joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

At DPIRD we are committed to fostering a diverseequitableand inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including but not limited to gender age ethnicity cultural heritage disabilityreligionand sexual orientation.

DPIRD is a proud Disability Confident Recruiter Family Inclusive Employer and Carer Friendly Employer

We are committed to ensuring every stage of the recruitment process is accessible and free from barriers. If you require adjustments or information in an alternative format toparticipate please contact or the hiring manager listed for a confidential discussion.

We also understand that work is just one part of life. Our Family Inclusive Employer and Carers Employers Accreditations reflect our commitment to supporting employees to balance work and family responsibilities.

Role Description

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Bidding,Crane,Finance Management,Accountancy,Avionics,Blackberry

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 113574 - 125720