Senior ICT Project Officer

at  NSW Local Land Services

• Full Time- 38 hours per week
• Ongoing opportunity
• 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
• Advisory & Technical Grade 7 – salary starting from $125,693.00 + super and leave loading
• Create impact in your industry, using your specialist skills and experience

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for a motivated and solution-oriented professional who can:

• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while keeping focus on priorities.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Solve problems proactively and mitigate risks to keep projects on track.
• Collaborate with diverse teams and external vendors to achieve shared goals.

You’ll bring proven experience in ICT project management, from planning to successful delivery, with a strong understanding of project management methodologies, alongside excellent organisational and analytical skills to track progress, manage resources, and report outcomes effectively.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Project Management, or related discipline, and/or equivalent experience
• A current NSW driver licence combined with the willingness and ability to travel across NSW (including overnight stays if required) is also required.

ABOUT US

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions.
The department brings together Agriculture & Biosecurity; Forestry & Fishing; Local Land Services; NSW Resources; Regional Development & Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service.
We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you passionate about delivering impactful ICT projects that drive organisational efficiency? As the Senior ICT Project Officer, you’ll be at the forefront of managing dynamic projects that align with business goals and enhance technology solutions. You’ll work closely with the ICT team’s Business Analyst to ensure business needs are understood and translated into effective project outcomes. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team and make a significant impact through effective project management and stakeholder engagement.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY DUTIES:

• Plan, manage, and maintain project plans to ensure timelines, milestones, and deliverables are achieved.
• Allocate and monitor resources to enhance project efficiency and ensure optimal outcomes.
• Develop and maintain project tracking tools to monitor progress and report regularly to management and stakeholders.
• Identify and address project risks, escalating issues and implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Serve as the central point of communication between business stakeholders, external partners, and ICT teams to align objectives and facilitate smooth project execution.
• Build and manage relationships with third-party vendors and service providers to achieve project deliverables.