Project Officer Assets

Help shape and protect some of NSW's most important public assets.

• Project Officer Assets
• Temporary Full Time Opportunity up to 30 June 2029
• Office location – Newcastle with statewide travel required
• Salary ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 plus super

Are you an experienced project professional with a passion for delivering infrastructure projects and managing built assets? We're looking for a motivated Project Officer Assets to join our team and play a key role in maintaining, improving and protecting assets located across Crown land throughout NSW.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects spanning construction, demolition, remediation, maintenance and asset improvement initiatives that directly support communities and public outcomes.

The role

As a Project Officer Assets, you will provide project management and technical support across a broad range of asset-related activities. You will coordinate and deliver projects from conception through to completion while ensuring compliance with government requirements, stakeholder expectations and asset management best practice.

No two days are the same. One day you may be managing a building remediation project, and the next coordinating specialist investigations, planning maintenance programs or preparing funding submissions for future asset improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Manage construction, demolition and land remediation projects from initiation through to delivery.
• Coordinate project planning, procurement, approvals, consultants and contractors.
• Monitor project performance to ensure delivery within scope, budget and timeframes.

Asset Investigations

• Manage specialist investigations including:
• Structural assessments
• Hazardous materials (Hazmat) assessments
• Heritage impact assessments
• Environmental assessments
• Defect and condition investigations

Asset Management

• Prepare, review and maintain asset management documentation.
• Develop and implement maintenance and repair programs.
• Support funding applications and business cases for asset renewal and improvement projects.
• Contribute to long-term asset planning and lifecycle management.

Technical Advice & Procurement

• Provide advice on government procurement requirements and processes.
• Manage construction and facilities management contracts using standard NSW Government contract forms.
• Provide guidance on construction methodologies, project risks and compliance obligations.

For more information, please visit the Role Description:  Project Officer Assets

About You

We're looking for someone who can combine technical knowledge with strong project management capability.

You will have:

• Experience managing infrastructure, construction, maintenance or asset-related projects.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Knowledge of asset management principles and practices.
• Experience managing consultants and contractors.
• Understanding of procurement and contract management processes.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Asset Management, Project Management, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Engineering, or relevant field, or relevant experience
• Current Australian Driver Licence
• Willing and able to travel

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 11:55pm, Monday 14th September 2026.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Nicole Berthon, Senior Project Officer Assets via nicole.berthon@crownland.nsw.gov.au

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. 

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 (including an alternate format of the application form), 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) •••••676​ - 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. 

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. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.