Assistant Project Officer

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working practices

Contemporary workspaces and technology

Access to learning and development opp

Employee assistance and wellbeing app

Inclusive workforce culture

Competitive pay and conditions

Fitness Passport with 200+ gyms and p>

Job summary

NSW Reconstruction Authority seeks an Assistant Project Officer to provide project coordination and administrative support across governance, assurance, policy and funding activities. Based in Parramatta/Sydney CBD with hybrid arrangements, you will assist with briefs, reports and records, contributing to informed decision‑making.

You will work within the Funding, Policy and Coordination Branch to drive continuous improvement and effective program delivery while building governance and assurance

Qualifications

• Experience providing project coordination and administrative support in government or corporate settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication for professional documentation.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple tasks to deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with accurate records and reports.
• Collaborative approach with stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide project coordination and administrative support across governance, policy and funding activities.
• Coordinate information, prepare briefs and reports, and maintain records.
• Support governance processes and meetings.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of business processes.
• Assist with research, analysis and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Governance support

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field

Job description

• Ongoing Full-time role

• Office location - Parramatta/Sydney CBD with flexible/hybrid working environment.

• Clerk Grade 5/6, Salary relative to experience ($102,936 - 113,579) + super

Looking to build your career in project coordination, governance and funding administration while contributing to meaningful outcomes for NSW communities? Join the NSW Reconstruction Authority and play a key role in supporting programs, policies and initiatives that help communities prepare for, recover from and build resilience following disasters.

About the Role

As an Assistant Project Officer, you will provide project, coordination and administrative support across a range of governance, assurance, policy and funding activities. Working within the Funding, Policy and Coordination Branch, you will contribute to research, analysis, stakeholder engagement and business support activities that enable informed decision-making and effective program delivery.

You will coordinate information and documentation, prepare briefs and reports, maintain records and registers, and support meetings and governance processes. You will also contribute to continuous improvement and reform initiatives, supporting enhancements to governance, policy, funding administration and business processes. This role offers a great opportunity to develop your project, governance and assurance skills and experience while working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

About You

You'll bring strong organisational and project support skills, a proactive approach and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Ideally, you will have:

• Experience providing project, administration or business support in a government, corporate or similar environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate and professional documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality outcomes.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records, reports, registers and information.

• A collaborative approach, with the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.

• An ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to enhanching business processes.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in project coordination, administration, governance, policy or a related field

For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Project Officer

About the Agency

About the Agency
The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation and executive agency of the Premier's Department, that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster.

To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders.

Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The Authority also offers:

• Flexible working practices

• Contemporary workspaces and technology

• Access to learning and development opportunities

• Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)

• Workforce that values inclusion

• Competitive pay and conditions

• Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

Applications close: 3:55pm, Sunday 1 November 2026

Our Commitment

Great people come from all walks of life.

At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve.

We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability, veterans and other diverse communities.

We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.

Additional Information

The recruitment process may include a range of assessments including interview, psychometric assessments, work sample activities and pre-employment checks as required.

Recruitment Pool

A recruitment pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that become available over the next 18 months