Project Officer

Project Officer

• Location: Parramatta with access to hybrid working arrangement
• Full time temporary opportunity until 30 June 2028 (35 hours per week)
• Salary from $116,981 to $129,492 pa. + super and annual 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

The Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) is looking for a Project Officer to join the Sector Governance & Analysis (SG&A) Team within the Performance & Finance Directorate.

This is an opportunity to work across a range of projects and initiatives that support AHO’s business priorities, strengthen organisational performance and contribute to improved outcomes for Aboriginal communities across NSW.

What you’ll do

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of projects across AHO.
• Undertake research and analysis to help inform projects, processes and business improvements.
• Assist with developing and monitoring project plans, milestones, resources and budgets.
• Work with team members and stakeholders to coordinate project activities and keep projects progressing.
• Prepare clear and useful reports, status updates, discussion papers and other project documentation.
• Help identify issues and opportunities and support the development of practical solutions.
• Contribute to projects and processes being delivered within agreed timeframes and to a high standard.
• Develop positive working relationships with people across AHO and the broader NSW Government.

What we’re looking for

• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong research, analytical and problem solving skills.
• The ability to communicate clearly and prepare quality written information.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A positive and collaborative approach to working with stakeholders.
• An understanding of project management principles, processes and methodologies.

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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:

1. Tell us about your experience analysing data and information to support project delivery, business improvement, and decision-making.
2. Can you outline your experience working with Aboriginal organisations or Aboriginal Community Housing Providers. Briefly describe how you built effective relationships and supported positive outcomes.

Applications close Friday 23rd October 2026 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 Carolyn Norman. carolyn.norman@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 Stephanie Hughes on 02 8688 0027 or via stephanie.hughes@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.

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