Job Description

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

• Permanent full-time opportunity,
• NSW office location based in Penrith and Bradfield
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $99,938 to $110,271 + 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.

This is a rare opportunity to play a part in shaping a city from the ground up and influence how government and industry partner at scale. As an Assistant Project Officer, you will support delivery of high impact projects to drive investment for Bradfield City and the Western Sydney Aerotropolis—one of the State’s most ambitious and complex economic transformation programs. Operating at the intersection of strategy, policy and commercial delivery, you’ll work across a mix of strategic and commercial initiatives—providing project coordination, tracking milestones, preparing insights, and helping ensure projects are delivered in line with priorities, timelines and objectives.

You will support project reporting, contribute to research and analysis that informs strategic decision-making, and help coordinate stakeholder engagement and events that support commercial opportunities. You’ll also play a key role in maintaining project documentation, supporting governance processes, and keeping communication flowing across teams and partners. This is a fast-paced, evolving environment where your ability to stay organised, adaptable and proactive will be highly valued. This role is well suited to someone looking to build a career in project delivery, strategy or commercial advisory within government, offering exposure to complex projects, senior stakeholders and cross‑government collaboration.

For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Project Officer BDA

What you will bring to the role

• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple project activities in a fast-paced, high-profile environment
• Analysis and research experience, including the ability to contribute to the preparation of project briefs, presentation materials and other documents to support strategic and commercial business outcomes.
• Confidence engaging with a range of stakeholders, applying sound judgement and professionalism
• A collaborative approach, with a willingness to support team priorities and contribute to shared outcomes
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to adapt to shifting strategic priorities
• A proactive and accountable mindset, taking ownership of tasks and delivering to deadlines
• Strong research and analytical capability to support strategic and commercial project outcomes
• A customer and stakeholder-focused approach, with an interest in driving positive commercial outcomes

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 Wednesday 22 April 2026 at 11:55PM

Should you require further information about the role please contact Vincent Meney, Associate Director, Strategy and Commercial on Vincent.meney@bda.nsw.gov.au.

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A talent 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 talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au 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.