Senior Project Officer

Senior Project Officer

• 1 position vacant – flexible work arrangements at our Parramatta, Coffs Harbour or Dubbo office
• Full Time until 30 June 2026
• Clerk Grade 9/10 - $125,693- $138,510 + Superannuation & Leave Loading
• Diverse and inclusive organisation with generous leave entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport

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

An fantastic opportunity is available at the Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) for a passionate and driven professional to lead, design and deliver meaningful projects that help improve housing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across NSW.

You’ll be part of a committed team dedicated to improving access to safe, affordable and quality housing.

What you’ll do

• Lead the design and delivery of projects that support business outcomes and client needs, using established project management methodologies to achieve high-quality results.
• Manage resources and budgets to ensure key project milestones are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Prepare clear and timely reports, budgets and communications to keep senior managers and stakeholders informed and engaged.
• Collaborate across AHO and DCJ Divisions along with non-government stakeholders to ensure alignment between planning, service design, policy implementation and project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders, providing guidance and support to project team members to achieve successful outcomes.
• Manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

What we’re looking for

• Solid experience in project coordination, with an in-depth understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices  
• A strong commitment to working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to create lasting, positive change.
• Proven ability to support multiple stakeholders in delivering complex projects on time and within scope.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering effective collaboration and engagement.
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills

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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 targeted question below:

Targeted Question: In 500 words or less, please outline a project you managed from start to finish. In your response, please include project timeline, stakeholders involved, communication methods, delays or incidents and anything else necessary

Applications close Tuesday 20 May 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 hiring manager  Emma Atkins via emma.atkins@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 (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Jodie McGlinn on 02 9765 3958 or via recruitment.homesnsw@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 and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people

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

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