Senior Project Officer

Senior Project Officer

Location – Parramatta based office, available to work 5 days in the office

Employment type – Ongoing, Full-Time

Salary – Clerk Grade 9/10, $125,693 - $138,510 per annum, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation

Industry leading training with ongoing career development and support

About Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO)

The Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) is a statutory body established under the Aboriginal Housing Act 1998 (NSW) to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have access to affordable, quality housing.

The AHO is governed by an all-Aboriginal Board, which provides advice to the Minister for Housing and Homelessness. In addition, the AHO manages and coordinates an annual capital works program, along with developing and implementing financial and resourcing strategies.

Your role

A fantastic opportunity is available within the Strategic Support team within AHO. The Senior Project Officer will manage, design and implement a range of projects, in line with the directorate’s responsibilities, which improve AHO service delivery and operations and contribute to better outcomes for individuals, families, groups and communities. This role provides continued support for core operations (BAU functions) for Facilities, Fleet and Systems.

What you’ll do

• Oversee AHO Facilities Management and provide guidance on office leasing space.
• AHO Vehicle Fleet Management.
• Oversee AHO device provisioning.
• Design and provide dashboard style reports for fleet, leases and telephony.
• Identify and evaluate key business requirements, translate to proposed process and system configuration updates for business justification/approval.
• Communication and change management of system and process changes.
• System user training, identify training needs and implement solutions.
• Review current and proposed system requirements, recommend solutions.
• Lead and support the communication, user change guidance and assessment of approved system introductions, transitions and changes.
• Facilitate the provision of and monitor and resolve performance, reliability or disruption of telephone communications and facilities.
• Manage the provision and usage of video conferencing facilities and other technologies.

What we’re looking for

• The ideal candidate will have strong experience and ability to confidently operate a range of systems and technology.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated skills/experience with Fleet Management and/or managing Office leasing.
• Sound experience with project management.
• Driver’s licence – successful candidate may be required to travel.

Download the role description.

If you are viewing this ad in Seek and wish to apply via their portal, you will be required to either set up a profile or login via your existing Seek account.

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.

Want more information?  Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

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).

Applications close Thursday, 13 February 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the AHO HR Officer William McCormack on (02) 8836 9412 or at william.mccormack@aho.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, please call Syvonne Pereira on 0402 600 846 or via syvonne.pereira@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.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.