Senior Project Officer

Senior Project Officer

• 1x Temporary Fulltime role is available
• Locations – Sydney, Coffs Harbour & Dubbo
• Salary $120,859 - $133,183 plus Super and annual leave loading (Clerk Grade 9/10)
• Industry leading training with ongoing career development and support

We strongly encourage and support applications from people who are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent

About Role

An amazing opportunity is available within the Aboriginal Housing Office to 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.

What you’ll do

You’ll work in a high-performing team that works across all AHO teams.

You will build strong relationships and work in partnership with other key government agencies and various internal and external stakeholders. It’s an interesting and diverse role providing support and exposure to many different areas of the AHO.

You will also:

• Design, implement and coordinate comprehensive projects that deliver effective business unit outcomes and meet client service delivery needs by using project management methodologies and processes to ensure consistent high-quality outcomes.
• Manage, plan, and implement projects, including developing and monitoring project plans, coordinating resources, and monitoring budgets to ensure successful project milestones are met.
• Deliver on multifaceted projects and processes within agreed upon deadlines and quality standards.
• Prepare a range of project-related documents for key stakeholders as required, including status updates, reports, budgets, and discussion papers to manage the flow of information.
• Provide proactive and evidence-based advice and reports to the business unit leader, Director and/or the Chief Executive to ensure matters that impact business unit current business and future decision-making are considered.
• Liaise and work across AHO and DPE Divisions and non-government stakeholders to ensure effective interface between program development, planning, service design and policy implementation.
• Provide advice and support to project team members on undertaking tasks and implementing project plans as required to support and facilitate effective project management and implementation.
• Seek out and actively manage key internal and external stakeholder relationships based on open and regular discussions and feedback, to ensure effective interface between program development, planning, service design and policy implementation

What we’re looking for

• Experience in Engaging, collaborating and co-designing housing solutions for Aboriginal communities, including Aboriginal Regional Alliances and Stolen Generation Organisations.
• Passion and drive to improve cancer outcomes in Aboriginal communities
• Demonstrated experience working in health and project coordination
• An understanding of the South Australian public health system and relevant
• stakeholders
• Ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, organisations, communities and people
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-level correspondence and reports.
• Experience working with the Office suite, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Download the role description.

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.

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

We do work that really matters

About AHO

The Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) is part of the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) 

The AHO is a statutory authority, established under the Aboriginal Housing Act 1998 (NSW) and plans, administers, and expands the policies, program, and asset base for Aboriginal housing in NSW. 

The AHO works in partnership with Aboriginal Community Housing Providers (ACHP) and Aboriginal communities in delivering housing program and developing housing policy and standards. AHO has also strived to build the skills of Aboriginal people in the sector to improve the management of both their properties and their organisations for a better tomorrow for everyone.

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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.

Applications close Friday 10th of May 2024 at 11:59 AEST

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager, Dean Schafer via email at  dean.schafer@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 contact Nancy Girgis via email at Nancy.girgis@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 (for all roles except Aboriginal Identified)

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