Project Officer

Project Officer 

• Support CSO’s exciting office relocation project to Parkline Place 
• Provide project management coordination and support for the project team 
• Temporary role based in the Sydney CBD with flexible work arrangements available 

Classification grade: Clerk Grade 7/8 
Salary: $110,226 - $122,028 p.a. base salary (superannuation and annual leave loading are paid in addition to the base salary) 
Work type: This is a temporary role until 31 July 2026, full-time – 35 hours per week 

About the role 

We are looking for a project officer to join our project team and support a variety of project related activities for the Crown Solicitor’s Office (CSO) office relocation to Parkline Place in July 2026. 

In this role, you will provide timely and efficient project management and coordination support for the project team responsible for the office relocation project. You will monitor project activities in close collaboration with the Project Director to ensure project milestones are completed on time and within budget.   

You will work in close collaboration with key project stakeholders, including the office relocation project team, Corporate Services teams and the Office of the Crown Solicitor.   

If you’re interested in this opportunity, and ready to hit the group running, we’d love to hear from you.  

To find out more about the role, click here.  

About you. Our ideal candidate.  

Our ideal candidate:  

• is experienced in project coordination and understands the importance of good project governance 
• can work collaboratively and develop and maintain effective relationships 
• has good communication skills, both written and verbal 
• is highly organised and efficient with their time 
• can work effectively in a fast paced environment with competing priorities. 

Note: we are moving quickly on this recruitment. Shortlisted candidates must be available to attend an interview between 28 – 30 January 2025. 

How to apply: 

For your application to be considered, you must submit your application online and include:  

• your current resume 

• a cover letter outlining your interest in and suitability for the role, including a summary of experience relevant to this role 

The selection process may include a range of assessment techniques to assist hiring managers in determining your suitability for the role.  

You can request adjustments throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact Margaret Ters, Talent Acquisition Partner on 0427 413 924 or email margaret.ters@cso.nsw.gov.au to further discuss. 

A recruitment pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months. 

Closing Date: Wednesday 15 January 2025 (AEST 7:59PM) 

Role enquiries: David Schneider, Project Director, david.schneider@cso.nsw.gov.au 

Recruitment enquiries: Margaret Ters, Talent Acquisition Partner, margaret.ters@cso.nsw.gov.au 

Note: the CSO will be closing recruitment operations between Monday 23 December 2024 until Friday 3 January 2025 (inclusive). Enquiries about this role will be responded to outside of this timeframe.  

Why work for the CSO? 

The NSW Crown Solicitor’s Office (CSO) provides high-quality and cost-effective legal services to the NSW Government and its agencies. As a trusted legal advisor to the NSW Government, our principal role is to advise and represent agencies so that they can deliver policies, programs and projects in a lawful, effective and efficient manner. 

We act with integrity and professional independence, guided by the government sector's core values. We are focussed on providing excellent client service and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. We also provide our people with opportunities to learn, develop and adapt within an inclusive and supportive environment. 

For more information about the CSO, go to our website and follow us on LinkedIn. 

Our commitment to flexible working 

The CSO has adopted a teams-based approach to flexible working. We recognise that everyone has different needs and preferences, and our flexible work culture allows you to adapt your work routine to suit you. We’re all about flexibility, productivity and driving good client outcomes. 

We have generous leave provisions available for our employees that acknowledge individual preferences and responsibilities including: 

• up to 20 days recreation leave and up to 18 days flex leave per annum 

• 20 days purchased leave annually 

• inclusive paid parental leave provisions of up to 16 weeks (14 weeks plus 2 bonus weeks) which can be taken flexibly within the first 24 months to support the birth, adoption, altruistic surrogacy or permanent out-of-home care placement of a child 

• study time of up to 4 hours per week 

• extended leave of up to 44 days after 10 years, or up to 30.8 days after 7 years of service. 
   

How we support health and wellbeing 

• We offer an employee assistance program to support the wellbeing of employees in the workplace and in their personal lives, which also extends to family members. 

• Coaching services are available for people leaders and executives to learn and implement best practices to manage their team’s wellbeing. 

• We offer annual flu vaccinations. 

• We provide access to the Fitness Passport program – a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to staff and their families.
   

Our commitment to diversity 

At the CSO, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce contributes to the success of our organisation and we are committed to ensuring that our workforce reflects our diverse community. 

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, culturally and linguistically diverse people, veterans and other diverse communities.