Senior Project Officer

Senior Project Officer

Location - Parramatta (hybrid WFH or other arrangements or locations for non-Sydney based applicants may be considered by negotiation with the successful applicant(s))

Employment type – 3x Ongoing full-time roles

Salary - $125,693.00 pa - $138,510.00 pa, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

This is a targeted recruitment. While all applicants are welcome, preference will be given to candidates who meet the established standards of the role and are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent. This is because the Department acknowledges this lived experience contributes a perspective valuable to our work with this community.

Your role

We have an opportunity for three Senior Project Officers to be part of the Child Protection Assessment Branch, Child and Family in System Reform Division.  

The role(s) will be required to work in partnership with Aboriginal people and communities, interagency partners and community stakeholders to review, redesign and support implementation of new child protection assessment and decision-making frameworks, policies, procedures and assessment tools used in child protection by DCJ.

The role also includes supporting the use of current assessment frameworks and tools used by DCJ while the redesign work is occurring.

Minimum physical attendance (as negotiated) at Parramatta (and other locations as required) is a pre-requisite. *Workplace adjustments for accessibility can be accommodated.

Role may also involve travel within NSW.  

What you’ll do

As a Senior Project Officer you will:

• Work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, including the coordination, facilitation and participation in workshops and working groups.
• Undertake community engagement and consultation in partnership with stakeholders including presentations, consultation and reporting to stakeholders on project progress, aims and objectives.
• Prepare discussion papers, reports and briefing notes on progress on projects seeking stakeholder and executive feedback and approval.
• Develop frameworks, policy or procedural guidelines, and assessment approaches for application in child protection settings.
• Develop implementation resources and training packages to support project implementation.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Provide advice on current assessment practice through district support and initiatives.

The Child Protection Assessment Branch is responsible for a suite of child protection assessment policies, procedure and assessment frameworks across the child protection safety and wellbeing system.

The team is responsible for the design, development and implementation of procedures, assessment frameworks and tools for statutory child protection and out of home care in DCJ.   

The team is values diversity and is committed to quality, collaboration and delivering outcomes for vulnerable children and families in NSW.

What we’re looking for

In addition to the essential requirements listed in the role description, the ideal candidates will have:

• Tertiary education qualifications relevant to the role and /or equivalent experience 
• Experience in or a working knowledge of child protection in New South Wales
• Experience in large scale program re-design, development and implementation of child protection service delivery 
• Experience in working collaboratively with Aboriginal, Culturally and Linguistically diverse, interagency and community stakeholders to deliver effective community service programs including the ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a diverse team  
• Experience in project management 
• Sound research and analysis skills to support evidence-based decisions 
• Sound computer and systems competency 

Highly desirable

• Experience working in a multi-agency, diverse team to achieve shared outcomes  

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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. You will need to attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum three pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role and answer the two targeted questions below:

Targeted Question 1

Provide an example of when you developed and maintained purposeful partnerships with a variety of stakeholders to achieve a shared goal. Describe the strategies and skills used to build relationships, establish shared goals and manage challenges that arose.

Targeted Question 2

Describe when you have collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to design / develop a program or project that supported improved outcomes for children and families. What approach did you take to managing project scope, deliverables, planning and outcomes?  

Applications close Wednesday, 7 May 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 Janine Thiele on 0410 520 774 or at janine.thiele@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.

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

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