Job Reference: 373386073

 Project Officer (Targeted) (0000AS0N)

You. At the centre of big ideas.

 

 

• We are looking for a Project Officer who is passionate about Aboriginal communities to work alongside community and government stakeholders
• You’ll be working in partnership with Aboriginal people and communities to deliver projects and change
• This is an temporary Grade Clerk 7/8, 30 June 2026 based in Mascot

 

About the role.

The project officer role will be a part of a small team that will design and implement a community and stakeholder engagement strategies for projects delivered by the Community Infrastructure Team. As part of this role, you will provide project management and support stakeholder engagement initiatives to contribute to the delivery of infrastructure projects for Discrete Aboriginal Communities in NSW.

 

About the Team

The Community Infrastructure Team, part of the Community Partnerships Directorate, plays a critical role in delivering infrastructure project and addressing infrastructure and municipal service delivery challenges in Discrete Aboriginal Communities (DACs). 

The Community Infrastructure teams have multiple projects across the team that collaborate with Government agencies and Discrete Aboriginal communities to deliver projects.

 

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

 

You. Our ideal candidate. 

• You’re eager to make a difference to the Discrete Aboriginal communities of NSW
• You have experience in Aboriginal Community engagement
• You enjoy working in partnership with a broad range of stakeholders
• You’re adaptable, resilient and agile
• You’re an innovative and always looking for new ways to do things

 

We know the value of diverse experiences. Even if you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this targeted role and greater consideration will be given to their applications, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. This is in accordance with Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment Rules 2014.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants must confirm their Aboriginality in addition to the essential requirements of the role.

 

 

About the Department

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government

The Premier’s Department leads the state’s 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. 

We connect to deliver at the heart of government.

Imagine your career at the Premier’s Department and learn more about the department.

 

Your career, your way.

We are proud of our flexible working culture, and we've been a leader of embedding flexible working practices for many years. Everyone has different needs, and our versatile work culture allows you to craft a work routine to suit you, the business and the people we serve.

 

At the Premier’s Department, you get access to:

• flexible working arrangements
• inclusive parental leave for all new parents and return to work coaching
• flex leave
• great learning and development opportunities and professional networks
• employee support services
• fitness and well-being programs
• staff-led networks including the Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Network (DAIN), and the Young Professionals Network.

 

 

How to apply    

To start your journey in becoming our new Project Officer, you’ll need to create an account on I Work for NSW and apply online. Your application should include:

• a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages).
• a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

If you run into any technical difficulties with your online application, contact I Work for NSW Support at support@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au or 1800 562 679.

 

 

Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8. Package includes base salary ($110,266 - $122,058) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Closing date: Sunday, 15 December 2024 (11:59 PM)

 

Learn more

For enquiries, please contact the hiring manager, Jasmin Speedy 02 8575 1051 Jasmin.Speedy2@aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au 

To help us figure out if you’re the right person for the role, the selection process may include an interview and relevant assessments, and we expect it will take up to 6–8 weeks.

Candidates can request a reasonable adjustment throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact the hiring manager.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. Once added to the talent pool, you may be contacted about similar ongoing and temporary roles that may become available over the next 18 months.

 

 

Our commitment

The Premier’s Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

 

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations.