Assistant Project Officer

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 103.000 - 114.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

A challenging and rewarding career

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Competitive pay and conditions

Training and development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing and Employee Ass. P

Zusammenfassung

The NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is seeking an Assistant Project Officer in Parramatta to support data-driven project delivery through research, analysis and coordination. This temporary full-time role focuses on Housing Services performance reporting and stakeholder engagement.

You will work with Excel data, validate quality, and help district staff build organisational capability in data interpretation.

Qualifikationen

• Experience assisting with data collection, analysis and reporting to support team operations and business activities.
• Ability to interpret information and present findings clearly in reports, spreadsheets and other documentation.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with team members and stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Assist the team with updating, maintaining and problem-solving data issues in Housing Services operational performance reports in Excel.
• Provide support with data validation to identify issues with quality and consistency of data and reports.
• Monitor, allocate and respond to incoming ad hoc data and report requests.
• Support district staff to improve organisational capability in analysing and understanding data.
• Work effectively with team members towards mutual continued development and seek feedback on tasks undertaken.

Kenntnisse

data analysis

data collection

reporting

communication skills

time management

Tools

Tableau

FMS

EMITE

HOMES Business Objects

Jobbeschreibung

Assistant Project Officer Service Delivery and Assurance Hub HOMES NSW

Location: Parramatta

Employment Type: Temporary full-time opportunity with possible progression to ongoing

Salary: Clerk Grade 5/6 - $102,936 to $113,579, plus superannuation and annual leave loading

Join a team delivering projects and initiatives that improve outcomes for communities across NSW. As an Assistant Project Officer, you'll play an important role in supporting project delivery through research, analysis, stakeholder engagement and project coordination. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and organised professional looking to build their project management experience, develop valuable public sector knowledge and work on initiatives that make a real difference to the people and communities we serve.

What you’ll do

• Assist the team with updating, maintaining and problem-solving data issues in Housing Services operational performance reports in Excel
• Provide support with data validation to identify issues with quality and consistency of data and reports
• Monitor, allocate and respond to incoming ad hoc data and report requests
• Support district staff to improve organisational capability in analysing and understanding data.
• Work effectively with team members towards mutual continued development and seek feedback on tasks undertaken.

What we’re looking for

• Experience assisting with data collection, analysis and reporting to support team operations and business activities.
• Ability to interpret information and present findings clearly in reports, spreadsheets and other documentation.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Desirable requirements

• Experience using reporting and data systems such as Tableau, FMS (Feedback Management System), EMITE, or similar databases and reporting tools.
• Basic understanding of Homes NSW systems, housing services, and business processes.
• Experience viewing and running reports in HOMES Business Objects and/or EDW Business Objects.
• Exposure to housing, access and demand, tenancy, or customer service-related data and systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

What We Offer

• 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.

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity.

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.

Inclusion and Diversity

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.

Applications close 11:59pm AEST November 15, 2026

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 reach out to Robert Chiplen on 0419 448 753 or [e-mail]

Contact for general inquiries: Ibro Fazlagic via [e-mail] or 0412 500 158

For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.

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