Premier’s Department

Project Officer, Employee Insights

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Opportunity at the centre of government where your work informs decision‑making, improves survey insights, and supports the delivery of key organisational priorities.
  
• Seeking a strong project coordinator with data analysis skills.
• Temporary, 12-Month, Clerk Grade 7/8 ($113,574 - $125,720 per annum) opportunity, based in Martin Place, Sydney.

About the Role

Join our Workforce Planning Branch as a Project Officer, where you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality project management and reporting activities that support whole‑of‑government workforce insights. You will contribute to the coordination and successful delivery of the People Matter Employee Survey and workforce reporting by preparing reports and briefs, maintaining accurate project documentation, and ensuring participating agencies are supported throughout the process. In this role, you will track project milestones, analyse emerging trends, and provide data‑driven advice that informs decision‑making and strengthens workforce capability across the NSW public sector.

To learn more about the role, please review the Role Description.

We're Looking For

• Project Management:  You have the ability to coordinate end‑to‑end delivery of People Analytic projects, maintaining plans, schedules, risks and documentation to agreed scope, time and quality.
• Communicate Effectively: You have highly effective communication skills and can translate complex survey findings into clear briefs and reports and facilitate meetings and consultations to drive shared understanding and timely decisions.
• Work Collaboratively: You can build strong cross‑agency relationships, coordinate working groups and respond to enquiries to enable smooth participation and project outcomes.
• Think and Solve Problems:  Source, collate and analyse survey data to identify emerging issues and trends, providing evidence‑based recommendations to inform planning.
• Deliver Results: Ability to manage competing priorities in a high‑volume environment, proactively remove blockers, and meet deadlines with accuracy and quality.
• Technology: Use survey data systems and reporting tools to produce accessible, high‑quality project documentation, insights and dashboards.

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply. 

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
• Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
• Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
• Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
• Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Closing date: Monday, 16 February 2026 (9:59 AM)

Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8. Package includes base salary ($113,574- $125,720) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Donna Fox, Associate Director, Workforce Planning via [email protected]

About the Premier's Department

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government

The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier’s Department.

Our Commitment

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

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Additional Information

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at [email protected], or reaching out to the hiring manager.