Project Support Officer

at Transport for NSW
Published June 24, 2021
Location Sydney, Australia
Category Admin and Clerical  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Project Support Officer Transport for NSW location Sydney.

Evolving Transport  Over the next 40 years, Sydney’s population is projected to swell to over 12 million residents and regional NSW will accommodate an extra 700,000 people. Transport for NSW is delivering an unprecedented $72.2b investment into a truly game changing Future Transport strategy which will bring together several modes and cutting edge technologies to deliver satisfaction and safety for our customers while supporting a rapidly growing economy.

The division the Customer Strategy and Technology team within Transport leads the development of long-term, multi-modal strategies, plans and policies across NSW. We leverage data and insights, implement new technologies, drive innovation and build partnerships to provide customer-centred solutions.

The opportunity as Project Support Officer you will support multiple project managers and project streams. You will be responsible for performing day-to-day project operation and administrative activities to support project specific and ongoing team related objectives. This includes developing and coordinating efficient project management and administrative systems and processes to support effective time management and liaison on behalf of team members.

What you will be involved in Providing project and operational support, including monitoring and reporting on project plans, milestones, and deliverables, to ensure time, cost and quality indicators are in line with approved project plans. Updating and collating documentation and records regarding issues, policies, and practices to ensure the delivery of projects complies with agreed project management methodology. Assisting the team by providing a range of secretariat and administrative services, including coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, meeting documentation and other tasks to support program management delivery.

Working cooperatively and demonstrate a continuous improvement and growth mind-set by contributing and testing ideas for improving work practices, collaborating with internal and external business areas, to achieve objectives and work outcomes. Demonstrating the Transport Connected Leadership dimensions by role modelling collegiate and collaborative behaviours to achieve the greater good for the community, celebrate our diverse workforce, create an environment where people can create and thrive, and support our people’s wellbeing

About you will have demonstrated experience working in a similar role with strong administrative, and ideally project focus. You’ll thrive working in a fast-paced team working collaboratively with a range of diverse stakeholders to manage competing priorities to deliver quality outcomes. You will have a strong administrative background with the ability to problem solving and capacity to present information and data in a logical and coherent manner.