Assistant Project Officer

Assistant Project Officer

Location – Parramatta       

Employment type – Temporary full-time up to 11 months

Salary - $97,027.00 pa - $107,059.00 pa, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

Assists with the design, initiation, administration, reporting and evaluation of grant programs in line with the NSW Grants Administration Guide. Assist grant applicants throughout the grant management life cycle

What you’ll do

·         Assist with the review and assessment of grant applications against grant program guidelines.

·         Support and use grants, contracting and/or procurement ICT systems such as SmartyGrants or the NSW Government’s One Grants Management System (One GMS).

·         Provide project and operational support, including monitoring and reporting on project plans, milestones and deliverables, to ensure time, cost and quality indicators are in line with approved grant programs.

·         Update and collate documentation and records regarding relevant issues, policies and practices to ensure the delivery of grant programs complies with agreed NSW Grant Administration Guide (GAG) and legislation.

·         Undertake basic research and analysis in assigned project areas and contribute to the preparation of project briefs to support informed decision making and planning.

Grant Design and Support provides support to all program areas across DCJ in the design , implementation and planning of all grants under the NSW Grant Administration Guide. We provide a fee for service type model in all areas of grant management. We are a flexible team that requires time management to ensure direct timeframes are met.

What we’re looking for

Successful candidates will be flexible and proactive, with a strong commitment to quality customer service. As a team player, they will also be:

·         A problem solver with a can-do attitude.

·         A minimum of intermediate Excel skills would be an advantage. Grant management experience and a working understanding of the SmartyGrants/OneGMS platform will be highly desirable.

·         Demonstrated project experience in delivery of grant programs and managing reforms would also be an advantage.

Download the role description.

To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

·         A challenging and rewarding career

·         Flexible, autonomous work environment

·         Competitive pay and conditions

·         Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

·         Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages). Please ensure you address the focus capabilities in role description.

Applications close Wednesday, 11 June 2025 at 11:59 pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Tracy Duncan on 0412 032 820 or at tracy.duncan@dcj.nsw.gov.au

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Anjy Fayad on 02 9765 3042 or via anjy.fayad@dcj.nsw.gov.au

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

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