Introduction
This guide walks through the application task for the Project Officer role with NSW Police Force. The strongest application will connect your evidence to the work this role needs to deliver and make your own decisions, actions and results easy for the panel to follow.
The vacancy closes Sunday 11 October 2026 (date-only source; check the application form for the cutoff time). View the official job ad before submitting because the employer can update the form or supporting documents.
Project Officer role snapshot
| Role | Project Officer |
|---|---|
| Organisation | NSW Police Force |
| Location | Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park |
| Employment | Three temporary full-time roles for up to 12 months, with possible extension |
| Salary or grade | Clerk Grade 5/6, $102,936–$113,579 plus superannuation and leave loading |
| Job ID | 602182 |
| Closing date | Sunday 11 October 2026 (date-only source; check the application form for the cutoff time) |
| Official vacancy | View the official job ad |
Application requirements for Project Officer
Prepare the items below, then check the application form for any additional fields or current instructions.
- Cover letter, maximum two pages
- Up-to-date résumé
- Responses to two targeted questions, maximum 500 words per response, entered in the application or attached separately
Conditions to check
- Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen
- National Police Check and the ability to obtain and maintain the required NSW Police Force security clearance
What to highlight for Project Officer
Support the NSW Police Force technology PMO through project coordination, documentation, action and timeline tracking, reporting and stakeholder communication across a varied delivery portfolio. Choose examples that show the scale of the work and the outcome you helped deliver.
| Evidence area | How to demonstrate it |
|---|---|
| Competing priorities | Show how you planned several tasks, kept the work visible and delivered the important outcomes on time. |
| Project coordination | Use an example involving meetings, minutes, decisions, actions, timelines and reliable project records. |
| Stakeholder teamwork | Explain your role in a shared outcome, how you communicated and what improved because of your contribution. |
| Governance and reporting | Show how your reporting or documentation helped a project lead understand progress, risks or next steps. |
Example application structure
| Section | What to include |
|---|---|
| Opening | Name the Project Officer role and give a concise fit statement linked to its main purpose. |
| Core examples | Use two or three specific examples. Explain the context, your responsibility, the choices you made and the measurable or observable result. |
| Role requirements | Address the work-specific requirements and any mandatory conditions directly. Give the panel enough evidence to assess you. |
| Closing | Confirm your fit, availability and interest without repeating the opening paragraph. |
Targeted questions to prepare
- Can you provide an example of a time when you had to manage multiple tasks or competing priorities? How did you organise your work, and what was the outcome?
- Tell us about a time when you worked with colleagues or stakeholders to achieve a shared outcome. How did you communicate and contribute to the process, and what was the result?
Before you submit
Check the page limits, question wording, file names and portal fields. Confirm the closing time and your eligibility, then return to the official vacancy to submit.
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