Project Officer

Premier's Department; Sydney; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance

Wellbeing support

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Premier’s Department in Sydney seeks a Project Officer (Clerk Grade 7/8) to drive delivery for Aboriginal communities. You will build relationships with Aboriginal communities and government stakeholders, manage projects, engage communities, and report on progress.

The role offers a base salary of AU$116,981–$129,492 per annum, plus super and leave loading, with base in Mascot until September 2028. We value diverse backgrounds and encourage applications even if you don't meet every requirement.

Qualifications

• Some experience supporting project initiatives or service delivery projects, including contributing implementation and evaluation activities.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with government, community and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated awareness of and ability to communicate respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with an understanding of issues that may impact communities.
• Ability to analyse information, identify practical solutions and contribute to advice that supports program and reform outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate effectively across teams, agencies and communities.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery of project for Aboriginal communities.
• Build and maintain relationships with Aboriginal communities and government stakeholders across New South Wales.
• Project management, community engagement, cross-government coordination and liaison, monitoring and reporting, and developing policy and funding initiatives.

Skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Cultural capability

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Job description

Premier’s Department

Project Officer

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Drive delivery of project for Aboriginal communities
• Bring your strong stakeholder engagement and project delivery capability
• Temporary Clerk Grade 7/8 role base salary ($116,981 - $129,492 per annum) based in Mascot until September 2028.

About the Role

The Project Officer is part of a team responsible for delivering community infrastructure outcomes for Aboriginal communities. The role involves building and maintaining relationships with Aboriginal communities and government stakeholders across New South Wales. Key responsibilities include project management, community engagement, cross-government coordination and liaison, monitoring and reporting, and developing policy and funding initiatives.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

We're Looking For

• Project Delivery: Some experience supporting project initiatives or service delivery projects, including contributing implementation and evaluation activities.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Ability to engage and communicate effectively with government, community and external stakeholders.
• Cultural Capability: Demonstrated awareness of and ability to communicate respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with an understanding of issues that may impact communities.
• Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Ability to analyse information, identify practical solutions and contribute to advice that supports program and reform outcomes.
• Collaboration and Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate effectively across teams, agencies and communities.

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

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
• Career Development: Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual based on a 35-hour work week
• Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance programs and wellbeing initiatives
• Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks supporting diversity and inclusion

Closing date

Tuesday 22 September 2026 (11:59PM)

Salary

Clerk Grade 7/8 role base salary ($116,981 - $129,492 per annum), plus super and leave loading

Hiring Manager

Wayne Brown, Policy and Project Manager

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About the Premier's Department

The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier’s Department.

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 pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at [e-mail], or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this targeted role, and greater consideration will be given to their applications, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. This is in accordance with Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment Rules 2014.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants must confirm their Aboriginality in addition to the essential requirements of the role.