Program Lead, Homelessness Sector Reform

Department: Homelessness Programs; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Competitive pay and conditions

Training and development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assist

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

The Department of Communities and Justice NSW seeks a Program Officer to support the development and delivery of sector-wide projects and frameworks that improve workforce development and quality practice in homelessness services. You will contribute to the SHS Accreditation Framework and the Industry Workforce Development Program, and help shape wellbeing and practice guidance initiatives.

This permanent role works within a high-performing team to advance reform, policy outcomes and service

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Sound understanding of project management principles with a focus on timely, budgeted delivery.
• Qualifications and/or experience in a comparable role in the sector.
• Proactive ability to identify priorities and push them forward.
• Ability to work in a team environment or independently as required.
• Understanding of housing, homelessness, or related human services policy context.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and government processes for Homes NSW.

Responsibilities

• Lead on short-term projects arising from sector reforms and strategy initiatives.
• Coordinate working groups, consultations and related activities.
• Provide project management and planning support, including reports and briefs.
• Support data analysis, secretariat duties and procurement tasks.
• Assist with financial processes such as purchase orders and invoicing.
• Foster engagement between Homes NSW and sector stakeholders.
• Support evaluation and analysis to identify issues and inform program activities.
• Collaborate across Homelessness Programs and Homes NSW to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management principles

Proactive prioritisation

Teamwork and independence

Housing/homelessness sector knowledge

Government processes knowledge

Education

Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience

Job description

The Department of Communities and Justice NSW seeks a Program Officer to support the development and delivery of sector-wide projects and frameworks that improve workforce development and quality practice in homelessness services. You will contribute to the SHS Accreditation Framework and the Industry Workforce Development Program, and help shape wellbeing and practice guidance initiatives.

This permanent role works within a high-performing team to advance reform, policy outcomes and service