Senior Project Officer - Homelessness

Senior Project Officer - Homelessness

Location – Strawberry Hills, with access to hybrid arrangements

Employment type – Temporary Full Time up to 30 June 2026

Grade – Clerk Grade 9/10

Salary – $120,859 pa - $133,183 pa (plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading)

Your role

Do you enjoy collaborating with government and non-government partners to achieve positive outcomes for people experiencing homelessness?

The Senior Project Officer – Homelessness is responsible for leading engagement with specialist homelessness services (SHS), Health, local Councils, Police and other agencies to deliver innovative solutions for people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.

You will do this by supporting interagency relationships, including convening and engaging in homelessness meetings and forums and supporting the coordination and implementation of projects focused on reducing homelessness that reflects the rare, brief and non-recurring approach in line with the NSW Homelessness Strategy. You will also support the recommissioning and contract management of specialist homelessness services in Sydney, South Eastern Sydney and Northern Sydney, including undertaking policy and data analysis, market analysis, and providing sound advice.

What you’ll do

You will:

• Manage and oversee/implement a range of projects related to homelessness
• Provide support to the Commissioning and Planning unit in the recommissioning of homelessness services Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to develop and lead projects and deliver results
• Remain current with policy and strategy reform and organisational change
• Provide well-researched, balanced, and expert advice, including discussion papers and briefing notes in a timely manner

What we’re looking for

You will have:

• an understanding of the drivers of homelessness and the homelessness service system
• strong project management skills and experience
• strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to provide well-researched, balanced, and expert advice supported by data and analysis.
• sound capability in stakeholder management and engagement, developing and maintaining strong collaborative working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• demonstrated ability to lead projects quickly under pressure, often according to complex rules and procedures.
• the ability to manage competing priorities and operate within a dynamic environment.

The Department of Communities and Justice values diversity and recognises the important contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and the importance of culture in supporting people experiencing homelessness. We encourage all suitably experienced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to be part of our team. We also encourage applicants from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply.

  Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline and/or equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Demonstrated experience working in the area of, or with, people experiencing homelessness.

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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?

To apply, please submit an up-to-date resume (maximum 4 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and addressing the target questions below.

Question 1:

Please provide an example of your experience working with people experiencing homelessness.  What were the challenges you identified and what initiatives did you implement?

Question 2:

Please provide an example of where you have managed a situation that involved stakeholders who held varied views on the best approach to a difficult situation. How did you influence the situation and ensure consensus.

Applications close Sunday, 9 March 2025 at 11.59pm

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Judy McCormick on 0436 683 602 or at judy.mccormick@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 Poppy Sgro on 02 9765 3952 or via poppy.sgro@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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