Policy & Project Coordinator for Aboriginal Communities

Department: Strategy, Policy & Evidence; City of Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 103,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Training and development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing Programs

Job summary

Department of Communities and Justice NSW is seeking an Assistant Project Officer to centralise policy and project administration for Aboriginal programs in Parramatta. You will manage reporting, records, and stakeholder communications in a fast-paced environment.

The role supports the Housing Policy Team, CTG and related projects, and requires strong organisation, attention to detail and collaboration within a high-performing team. Hybrid work arrangement available.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experience maintaining reports, registers, databases or project tracking systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and recordkeeping.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Teams, TRIM and project management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative and supportive of a high-performing team.
• Committed to improving outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain the Housing Policy team's Monday.com project boards.
• Manage and monitor the Housing Policy project mailboxes and EO requests.
• Maintain and track the Annual Policy Schedule and key milestones.
• Ensure monthly Policy Progress Reporting is accurate and on time.
• Arrange team meetings and coordinate logistics.
• Coordinate travel bookings and administrative duties.
• Maintain TRIM records and assist with compliance.
• Raise purchase orders and assist with invoices/payments.
• Support the Housing Policy Manager with governance and coordination.
• Prepare reports, updates, registers and correspondence for policy projects.
• Assist Senior Policy Officers with project administration and consultation activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

TRIM

Project management systems

Communication skills

Tools

Monday.com

TRIM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department of Communities and Justice NSW is seeking an Assistant Project Officer to centralise policy and project administration for Aboriginal programs in Parramatta. You will manage reporting, records, and stakeholder communications in a fast-paced environment.

The role supports the Housing Policy Team, CTG and related projects, and requires strong organisation, attention to detail and collaboration within a high-performing team. Hybrid work arrangement available.