Project Officer

NSW Connect; Sydney; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Aboriginal Affairs NSW in Mascot is seeking a Project Officer to support the delivery and evaluation of strategic projects, with responsibilities across planning, governance and risk management. The role emphasizes meaningful engagement with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders to inform decisions.

You will work within the Reform and Innovation Branch to advance reform and innovative approaches that improve outcomes for Aboriginal people across NSW.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting complex projects from planning to delivery.
• Ability to engage respectfully with Aboriginal people and communities.
• Strong analytical skills and evidence-based recommendations.
• Ability to tailor communication for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to prioritise, manage risks and meet deadlines.
• Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role.

Responsibilities

• Support development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of strategic projects.
• Contribute to project planning, governance, reporting and risk management.
• Conduct research and provide evidence-based advice for decision making.
• Foster culturally safe and inclusive ways of working with Aboriginal stakeholders.
• Work with Aboriginal communities and government partners to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Research & analysis

Communication & influence

Planning & prioritisation

Cultural capability

Job description

Contribute to strategic reform and projects that deliver meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities.

Bring your project delivery, research and stakeholder engagement skills to work that makes a difference.

Multiple temporary Clerk Grade 7/8 ($116,981 - $129,492) opportunities within the Reform and Innovation Branch, Aboriginal Affairs NSW, based in Mascot.

Expressions of interest are invited from ongoing and temporary NSW Public Sector employees for the following opportunities, with potential for extension:

1 x Temporary opportunity up to 30 June 2028

2 x Temporary opportunities for six months

About the Roles

As a Project Officer, you will support the development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of strategic projects. You will contribute to project planning, governance, reporting and risk management, while undertaking research and developing evidence-based recommendations to support effective decision-making.

Working closely with Aboriginal stakeholders, project teams, and partners across government, you will help deliver projects on time and to a high standard. You will support culturally safe and inclusive ways of working and build strong relationships that enable meaningful engagement and co-design.

You’ll join the Reform and Innovation Branch within the Aboriginal Affairs NSW Group, a team focused on progressing strategic reform and innovative approaches that improve outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities across NSW. The Branch works across government and with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders to support policy and project delivery, strengthen partnerships and turn strategic priorities into practical outcomes.

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We're Looking For

• Project delivery: Experience supporting complex projects from planning through to implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Stakeholder engagement: The ability to build respectful relationships and communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal people, communities and stakeholders.
• Research and analysis: Strong analytical skills, with experience researching complex issues and developing clear, evidence-based advice and recommendations.
• Communication and influence: The ability to tailor communication to diverse audiences, navigate differing viewpoints and work towards practical, mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Planning and prioritisation: Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, identify risks and deliver quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Cultural capability and Aboriginality: Aboriginality is an essential requirement of this identified role. You will bring strong cultural knowledge and connections, with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal people, communities and stakeholders and understand issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in NSW.

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Closing Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026 (11:59pm)

Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8. Package includes base salary ($116,981- $129,492) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

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Our Commitment

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Additional Information

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at , or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be temporarily activated for opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.

This is an Identified role under the Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role.

Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:

is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and

identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and

is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community