Principal Project Officer - Strategy, Reform and Support - CT&SD - Sydney

Job Description

Principal Project Officer - Strategy, Reform and Support - CT&SD - Sydney Division: Courts Tribunals and Service Delivery Location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000 Principal Project Officer, Strategy, Reform and Support Temporary opportunity for 12 months with the possibility of extension Location: Sydney CBD and Parramatta as required, with flexible working arrangements available Clerk grade 11/12, salary $139,787 pa – $161,663 pa plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading About the role The Strategy, Reform and Support (SRS) Branch provides a diverse set of specialist services to the Courts, Tribunals and Service Delivery Division, including data and analytics, digital product management, recording and transcription services, portfolio management and digital customer experience. Reporting to the Executive Director, Strategy, Reform and Support the Principal Project Officer works with SRS staff and other key stakeholders to lead, develop, and implement a broad range of strategic and operational projects and initiatives that support the Branch’s objectives. This includes developing project plans, driving engagement with subject matter experts and stakeholders, and ensuring that project deliverables and milestones are achieved within the required timeframes. The role is also responsible for developing and reporting on the Branch Delivery Plan and tracking branch contributions towards divisional and departmental strategic priorities. Key Responsibilities: Manage small projects and initiatives while juggling multiple pieces of work. Develop and maintain strong professional relationships, build partnerships, influence stakeholders, and drive collaboration. Exhibit excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Be creative and innovative in approach to develop timely solutions to complex challenges. Note: Shortlisted candidates must be available to attend an interview between 17 – 20 January 2025. Applying for the role As part of your application please include: A cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) addressing the targeted questions below and a summary of experience relevant to this role: Provide at least two examples of relevant projects or small initiatives that you have led in your current or previous roles. What were the key challenges, and how did you address them? How do you ensure that your colleagues and team members deliver what is needed for a project to be successful? Can you provide an example of a time when you had to coordinate efforts and ensure timely delivery from your colleagues or team? A current curriculum vitae/resume (maximum of 3 pages). Two referees who can attest to your performance and conduct in the workplace. Applications close: 08 January 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Cara Lawson, A/Executive Director, SRS via If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call George Karageorgopoulos on 02 8688 0279. Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit. We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months. Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr