ICT Project Officer

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.

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.

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.

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.

For more information, contact Karthik Krish on 0414604553.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please see our website.

At Penrith City Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.

Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Business, Change Management, Project Management or a related area

Extensive experience in Software delivery and ICT Infrastructure Project Management

Experience in driving organisational and cultural change and knowledge of change management principles particularly in a technical environment

Tertiary qualification or certification in project or program management e.g. PRINCE2, Program Management Professional – PMP, PMBOK

An applicant who reflects Council’s values and embraces challenge, growth, support and impact will thrive in this permanent role.