Description : Project Support Officer. Company : Department Of Transport. Location : Remote in Sydney NSW 2000

Organisation/Entity: Department Of Transport Job Category: Projects Job Location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000 Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113 Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150 Yennora, NSW, AU, 2161 Job Ref No: 82802 Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time Salary Range: $87256.0-$95984.0

About us

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas across NSW – and you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

Find out more about Transport for NSW

The opportunities

Due to ongoing growth and development, TfNSW has rewarding opportunities for candidates seeking a Project Support Officer role.

Key accountabilities

• Oversee and lead a range of contract support services, including maintaining databases, to ensure the accuracy of the information and support the effective management of contracts.
• Administer procurement activities, including raising purchase order requests for goods and services and reconciling and processing invoices for payment to meet operating needs and to comply with regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Collect, analyse and compile information and prepare documentation and correspondence to support key management reporting and inform decision-making.
• Work cooperatively within a team, including exchanging information and assisting other team members, to achieve team objectives and work outcomes.
• Liaise with and provide high-quality customer service to members of the public, Service Providers and industry stakeholders.
• Undertake administrative responsibilities including records management, workflow creation, routine correspondence, and coordination of meetings and briefings to support the effective operation of the team.
• Identify and implement business process improvement and contribute to assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of systems, processes, and procedures.

By joining TfNSW, you’ll have access to a range of unique government benefits in a flexible work environment like no other. You’ll be supporting with training and development and the opportunity to progress your career further with Transport. If you’re ready to step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

Key skills and experience

• Demonstrated experience providing project support including contract administration, procurement, and administration
• Experience in the use of Microsoft software packages, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and in preparing correspondence and reports as required
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage time effectively across multiple projects and role deliverables
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High attention to detail

Successful candidates will be joining a team committed to putting People at the Heart and join an organisation that support flexible working. You will be organised, adaptable and possess the ability to work independently and within a collaborative team.

Salary and benefits

The salaries and grades for the positions are TfNSW/USS Grade 5 ($83,263 - $95,984) per annum plus superannuation and leave loading.

Please find the Role Description for Project Support Officer TfNSW Grade 5 here

Please find the Role Description for Project Support Officer USS Grade 5 here

For more information on Employee Benefits please click here

When applying online you need to:

• Answer all questions on the online application form
• Include an up-to-date Resume of no more than three (3) pages detailing your skills and experience

Locations are flexible across those specified as well as regional NSW. A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities that may become available over the next 18 months.

Aboriginal-targeted recruitment process
This role uses an Aboriginal-targeted recruitment process as part of Transport’s Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW (ADB) exemption 2022-2027/Government Sector Employment (GSE) rule 26.

Find out more about Transport for NSW at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/about-us

Applications close 11.59pm on Friday 3 March 2023

We’re an inclusive and flexible workplace

Here at Transport, we want our workforce to reflect the communities we serve by being an inclusive, diverse and flexible place for all our people.

We offer a range of flexible work and leave options for our people. These options depend on your role and the work you do. Some of the ways our people work flexibly include a hybrid mix of virtual and in-person collaboration, staggering work hours, or even allocating extra hours worked towards a day off from time to time. We also offer more structured flexible agreements and tailored hybrid options for people who live regionally. We’re proud to be recognised as a FlexReady Certified employer, a Family Inclusive Workplace and winners of the ‘Best Remote Work Strategy’ at the Australian HR Awards 2022.

Transport is committed to creating employment and career development opportunities for Aboriginal people. These include dedicated employee networks and yarn ups, as well as career development, leadership and mentoring programs for Aboriginal people working at Transport to connect, share and learn. Our Aboriginal Employment Unit (AEU), run by a team of Aboriginal employees, is available to support current and prospective employees. For more information, email the AEU team at [email protected] or visit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment page.

We want to ensure that employees living with disability, as well as those providing care, are supported. Visit Supporting people with disability to learn more about our initiatives and requesting recruitment and workplace adjustments.

Please contact the Talent Specialist if you’d like to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options. For any enquiries, please email Angela Anderson at [email protected].

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