Job Reference: req38014

Principal Project & Strategy Officer

·       New, ongoing role within the NSW Government

·       Join a small, collaborative team with a focus on making an impact and supporting staff to achieve agency-wide goals

·       Gain exposure to diverse issues across a range of industries

·       Central Sydney location, with flexible working conditions and hybrid working options

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Strategy & Engagement Team at IPART, which is comprised of three sub-teams:

• Strategy
• Aboriginal Strategy & Engagement
• Communications & Engagement. 

This role sits within the Strategy sub-team and will help to establish and deliver a Project Management Office and related framework to build project management capability, improve visibility across the portfolio and support strategic decisions.

The role will also work closely with the Manager, Strategy & Planning, to develop and deliver IPART’s prioritised strategic agenda, including through IPART-wide communication, coordination, and reporting as well as delivering targeted strategic projects to achieve agency wide goals.

The salary range for the position is $144,622 to $153,550 per annum, plus superannuation and annual leave loading.

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About you

We are looking for a values driven individual who thrives in a collaborative environment to deliver outcomes with a level of autonomy. You will be a problem solver and relationship builder who is able to engage with internal stakeholders and draw on your project and portfolio management expertise to propose and implement solutions that meet organisational needs.

You will also have experience working in broader strategic planning and delivery that will help you contribute to other strategic projects to support delivery of IPART’s strategic goals.

Our ideal candidate will have similar experience in a strategic planning environment, and knowledge and experience in leading project and portfolio management frameworks, continuous improvement initiatives and change management programs.

About us

The Independent Pricing & Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) makes the people of NSW better off through its independent decisions and advice. We help people get safe and reliable services at a fair price.

IPART undertakes independent regulatory functions in the water, transport, local government and energy sectors in NSW. We also undertake reviews and investigations into a wide range of economic and policy issues.

Our organisational values are:

• Integrity and courage – we are willing to make the difficult decisions
• Curiosity and openness – we seek out and develop new ideas that will improve our work
• Respect and inclusion – we bring together diverse experiences and skills to generate better solutions
• Making a difference – we pursue better outcomes for the people of NSW

If your values align with ours, we want to talk to you!

For more information go to Work at IPART | IPART (nsw.gov.au)

Applying for the role

Applications will only be accepted if submitted via the I work for NSW page. Please apply here only: Principal Project Strategy Officer

Applications should include a:

• Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that addresses the requirements detailed in the Role Description
• Resume (maximum 5 pages) which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role
• Response to the following targeted question. If you do not provide a response to this question, your application will not progress to the next stage.

Targeted question: Describe a time you successfully developed a project or portfolio management solution to meet the needs of a team or organisation. What approach did you take and what factors contributed to your success?

Applications close on Tuesday 28 January 2025 at 10am.  Late applications will not be accepted, and all applications must be submitted via Principal Project Strategy Officer. Please do not apply via Toozly.

For further information about the role please contact Julia Williams, Manager Strategy & Planning on julia.williams@ipart.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9290 8457.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Flexibility 

IPART is proud to be an EEO Employer. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health and people of mature age. 

We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you feel you may require an adjustment during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our HR Team via hrenquiry@ipart.nsw.gov.au or 02 9019 1953.

Additional information

·       This recruitment process will include pre-employment screening.

·       To apply for this role you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

·       This recruitment activity may result in the creation of a talent pool to fill other ongoing and temporary vacancies for similar roles within IPART. Placement in the talent pool remains valid for 18 months.

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