Project Officer – Aboriginal Communities (Flexible Work)

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 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.