Senior Project Officer, Return to Work in Sydney

Help deliver improved outcomes for return-to-work across the NSW public sector. Bring strong project leadership, strategic advice and stakeholder skills.

About the Role

As Senior Project Officer, Return to Work, you will support delivery of the NSW Government Return to Work Strategy within a Project Management Office, contributing to coordinated reform and improved return-to-work and workforce outcomes across the NSW public sector. Working across the sector you will coordinate projects, monitor progress, risks and emerging issues, and provide clear advice to inform decisions and translate strategic priorities into action. You'll draw on your project management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills to navigate complexity and maintain momentum in delivering this important reform.

We're Looking For

• Whole-of-government coordination: The ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries, bringing stakeholders together to progress shared priorities and outcomes.
• Stakeholder engagement: A collaborative approach and demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders and maintain engagement throughout implementation.
• Planning and prioritisation: Strong organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams, manage competing priorities and respond effectively as circumstances change.
• Communication and advice: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise briefs, correspondence and advice for senior stakeholders.
• Project and reform delivery: Experience supporting complex projects, strategies or reform initiatives from planning through implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Strategic thinking: Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify emerging issues, manage risks and turn complex information into practical advice and solutions.

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Closing Date: Thursday, 5 November 2026 (23:59pm)

Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($133,348 - $146,945) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Our Commitment: We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at ***@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au, or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be temporarily activated for opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.