Senior Project Officer, Operational Delivery

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Job Title:  Senior Project Officer Operational Delivery
Job Grade / Classification:  Environment Officer Class 9
Employment Type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location:  Sydney – moving to Parramatta end of 2019
 
• Play a critical role in the provision of administrative and operational support services in a dynamic environment
• Support a strong team of scientists who contribute to environmental knowledge, data and evidence
• Collaborate with a variety of teams and stakeholders across the organisation to ensure continuous improvement in administrative systems and processes
 
Agency overview
The Department of Planning & Environment is the lead NSW Government agency in planning for a growing NSW. The Department is going through an exciting period of organisational and operational change.

The Department’s vision – “Planning for growing NSW: inspiring strong communities, protecting our environment” – provides the benchmark for our partnership and leadership approach to engaging and working collaboratively with key State and Local Government, community and industry stakeholders to deliver better outcomes in the areas of planning, local government and the environment.

The NSW Office of Environment and Heritage is a part of the Planning and Environment Cluster. It aims to enrich life in NSW by helping the community to conserve and enjoy our environment and heritage. For more information go to www.environment.nsw.gov.au.
 
This role will work for Science Division, which sits within the Office of Environment and Heritage. Science Division provides scientific evidence and knowledge to underpin environmental decision making, regulation and service delivery.
 
About the Role:
The Senior Project Officer Operational Delivery coordinates the provision of uniform and consistent administrative and operational support services across the Division.

• Embrace the challenge of providing consistent administrative services to geographically dispersed staff
• Oversee the professional development for all administration staff across the Division
• Collaborate with the Cluster Corporate Services (CCS) team on a range of processes, including the implementation of the annual Science Division Work Health and Safety Plan
 
Essential requirements:
• Experience in supporting operational and administration support team/s across a diverse business environment.
 
To be successful in the role, ideally you will have:
• Previous background or experience working with staff in a technical or scientific area of expertise
• Experience coordinating and implementing organisational plans eg. Work Health & Safety planning
 
Please read the following documents prior to preparing your application:
• Role description
• Application Guide
• Applying for a role in the NSW public Sector
 
Job Notes:
A Recruitment Pool may be established for future temporary and ongoing roles with similar focus capabilities. The Recruitment Pool may be available to hiring managers from DPE and other NSW Public Sector agencies over a 12-month period.
 
Please note, this role will be based in the Parramatta office from the end of 2019.
 
To Apply: 
Complete all the questions in the online application. Two of the questions will require you to provide specific examples from your experience (4000-character limit per question). These questions are shown below. Do not address these in your cover letter.
 
Q1. Please provide an example of a time when you led by example to influence and enhance your team’s performance and effectiveness. What challenges did the team face and what strategies did you implement to support the team through these?
 
Q2. Describe a time when you have delivered and coordinated the implementation of an operational plan across a Division. What considerations, strategies, and knowledge did you use to inform your approach and were they effective?
 
The information provided in your application needs to show how you meet the focus capabilities and other essential requirements of the role. (Refer to the role description for details about the capabilities and the associated behavioural indicators. The role description also lists the essential role requirements.)
 
Our commitment to diversity:
The Department of Planning and Environment values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse groups and those with a disability.

Applications Close: Wednesday 25 July 2018 at 11:59 pm.
 
Should you require further information about the role please contact; Jeremy Black (02) 9995 5610 ([email protected]). If you have any enquiries regarding the recruitment process please contact Ashlee Chuter (02) 9585 6105.