ICT Project Officer

Penrith City Council

Penrith, Sydney NSW

Programme and Project Management (Information and Communication Technology)

Government to Local (Government and Defence)

Full time

Program Management

Project Documentation

Project Delivery

Location601 HIGH STREET, PENRITH, NSW, 2750, Australia

Base Pay 103,023.00 to 119,253.00 / Year

Job Category Coporate Services

Employee Type Permanent to Full Time

Contact information

Contact Name Karthik Krish

Contact Phone0414604553

Contact Email karthik.krish@penrith.city

Description

Application Close Date: 11:59pm on 28/09/2026

At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose.

Life with us is the best of both worlds.

What we offer you

This is a permanent full-time opportunity

A Generous Salary, Super

Flexible working arrangement

The best of both worlds to click here to learn more

Join Penrith City Council’s ICT team as an ICT Project Officer, where you’ll help deliver technology projects that directly support our organization and community.

You’ll work closely with business areas across Council, applying consistent project management practices to turn ideas into reliable, fit-for-purpose digital solutions.

Here’s what you’ll be up to…

The ICT Project Officer is responsible for coordinating and supporting the delivery of ICT projects and initiatives across Council.

Coordinate ICT projects in line with approved scope, schedule, budget and quality standards

Apply Council’s project and program management methodologies, governance frameworks, tools and templates

Prepare and maintain project documentation, schedules, reports and dashboards

Provide clear, timely communication on project progress, risks, issues and outcomes to ICT and business stakeholders

Work closely with business units to align project delivery with operational priorities

Monitor project budgets, track expenditure and support accurate reporting

Support organisational change by identifying impacts and assisting adoption of new solutions

Ensure ICT projects comply with legislative, statutory, policy and industry requirements

This is a permanent role that collaborates extensively with ICT teams, our business and stakeholders across Council. Success in the role means projects are well-planned, clearly communicated and delivered with a positive client experience, contributing to smarter services and better outcomes for our City and community.

Who we are (And why you’ll love us)

The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) team at Penrith City Council plays a critical role in enabling services across the organisation.

We work in close partnership with business areas to deliver reliable, secure and customer-focused technology solutions.

As a team, we value collaboration, openness and continuous improvement.

You’ll be supported by an ICT Program Manager and work alongside colleagues who are committed to sharing knowledge, supporting each other and delivering quality outcomes.

We encourage professional development, value work–life balance and celebrate project milestones and successes together.

We’re proud of the impact our work has on Council operations and the broader Penrith community, delivering projects that improve digital capability, efficiency and service delivery.

Check out our Position Description to learn more about this role.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who:

Enjoys coordinating multiple ICT initiatives and keeping projects on track

Communicates confidently with stakeholders across technical and business teams

Takes a structured yet practical approach to project management

Brings a positive, collaborative mindset and a genuine commitment to service delivery

Experience in ICT software delivery and infrastructure projects, along with an interest in driving change and supporting adoption of new technologies, will set you up for success.

If you’re nodding along and already picturing your first day, submit your application by hitting ‘Apply Now’.

In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (outlined in the position description) as a part of their application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

We’ve got an opportunity, you’ve got talent… Let’s talk.

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For more information, contact Karthik Krish on 0414604553.