Project Officer, Play Well Strategy

The Project Officer, Play Well Strategy, plays a key role in supporting the delivery of the Play Well National Participation Plan across NSW. Working within the Policy and Planning Division, you will contribute to a range of sector capability, infrastructure and accessibility initiatives, with a strong focus on projects linked to Local Government.  

You will coordinate project activities, support stakeholder engagement, contribute to reporting and dashboards, and ensure project milestones are delivered on time and to a high standard. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys collaborative work, problem‑solving and supporting community sport outcomes across NSW. 

For more information read the full Role Description: Role Description - Project Officer - Play Well Strategy

You are a proactive and organised project support professional who enjoys working collaboratively and engaging with diverse stakeholders. You bring knowledge of the community sport sector and an understanding of the challenges faced by local communities and councils. You have experience supporting community‑based programs or projects, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment. You are confident working with data, coordinating project activities and contributing to continuous improvement. 

The Office of Sport is a unique workplace, where no two days are the same! We work tirelessly and with passion to deliver on our purpose of ‘Everyone Plays Here’ – improving the lives of people across NSW through sport and active recreation.  

By providing leadership, policies, programs, funding and infrastructure, our work makes a difference – improving health outcomes, connecting communities and making a stronger NSW. Our team members are collaborative, creative, hardworking and innovative, brought together by a common goal of ensuring sport and active recreation is a place for all people in NSW.  

Your online application must include: 

• A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role (maximum 1 page) 
• An up-to-date CV outlining experience, skills & achievements relevant to this role (maximum 5 pages) 

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. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and pre-employment checks. 

 
Applications close: 8th June 2026 
Contact for enquiries: Nick Rendell, Sports Infrastructure Manager - nick.rendell@sport.nsw.gov.au   

What’s in it for you? 

The Office of Sport offers you the opportunity to make a direct, shared contribution and difference to sport and recreation in NSW and have a positive impact on quality of life of our clients. We offer a family-friendly and flexible working environment, competitive salaries, and generous leave entitlements. Our benefits include salary packaging, access to the Fitness Passport, the Employee Assistance Program, and free onsite parking. 

Inclusion is a huge focus for the Office, internally and externally. In addition to actively promoting employment for women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, we are also committed to increasing opportunities for everyone to participate in sport and active recreation. 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. 

We want you to bring your best self to this recruitment process. If you feel you may require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Team via workforcemanagement@sport.nsw.gov.au