Aboriginal Housing Program Project Officer

Department: Property; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex leave

Fitness Passport

Annual leave loading

Job summary

The Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) within the Department of Communities and Justice NSW is seeking a Project Officer to support the Murdi Paaki Region Aboriginal Housing Program. You will coordinate activities, assist contract management and deliver complex program reporting to inform decisions.

You’ll build relationships with Aboriginal stakeholders, manage timelines and resources, prepare briefing papers, and contribute to governance reports for senior executives and Boards.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects or programs, including managing complex reporting requirements.
• Experience developing and implementing reporting processes to support accurate, consistent and timely program reporting.
• Strong written communication skills, including preparing reports for senior executives, Boards and external stakeholders.
• Experience supporting contract management, project monitoring and tracking deliverables.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• An understanding of the importance of building culturally appropriate relationships and adapting engagement approaches to meet community needs.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning, coordination and delivery of project and program activities.
• Coordinate program reporting requirements, including internal unit reporting, Infrastructure NSW (INSW) reports, Board reports and executive reporting.
• Develop and maintain effective reporting processes to monitor project progress, track milestones and ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Monitor project resources, budgets, risks and timeframes to support successful delivery.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, briefing papers and updates for key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with Aboriginal stakeholders, communities and organisations to support project planning and delivery.

Skills

Project coordination

Reporting processes

Written communication

Contract management

Time management

Cultural engagement

Job description

The Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) within the Department of Communities and Justice NSW is seeking a Project Officer to support the Murdi Paaki Region Aboriginal Housing Program. You will coordinate activities, assist contract management and deliver complex program reporting to inform decisions.

You’ll build relationships with Aboriginal stakeholders, manage timelines and resources, prepare briefing papers, and contribute to governance reports for senior executives and Boards.