Project Officer (Aboriginal) - Talent Pool

NSW Government; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 113,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in New South Wales is seeking a Project Officer (Aboriginal) to join their talent pool. The successful candidate will coordinate various projects while fostering strong stakeholder relationships and contribute to culturally informed project outcomes. This ongoing/temporary full-time position offers a salary range of $113,574 - $125,720 plus superannuation, with flexible working conditions available.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management roles in government or relevant sectors.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement various projects using sound project management principles.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Prepare project documentation for reporting and evaluation.

Skills

Customer-centric mindset

Project management experience

Attention to detail

Experience in agile environment

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Commitment to customer service

Job description

Project Officer (Aboriginal) - Talent Pool

Opportunity: Clerk Grade 7/8 Talent PoolSalary range: $113,574 - $125,720 + superLocation: Flexible working conditions within NSWEmployment type: Ongoing/Temporary Full Time

Our Department is rapidly expanding, and we are searching for proactive and motivated team members to join our project teams within the Department Customer Service NSW.

These talent pools are for the employment of an Aboriginal person in line with the Department’s Aboriginal Employment Strategy.

As a Project Officer, you can expect to work as a team and undertake a range of project management and support activities to contribute to the development and delivery of a range of projects to meet business objectives, with a lens of culturally informed project research, analysis, reporting, and implementation.

A typical day of work for you might include:

• Coordinate and implement a range of projects applying sound project management principles.
• Develop and maintain customer, stakeholders and vendor relationships through effective communication and negotiation.
• Coordinating working groups, committees, and consultations to facilitate exchange of information and support project completion.
• Preparing and maintaining project related documentation for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes to contribute to achievement of the project outcomes and identification of emerging issues.
• Undertaking research and analysis, identifying trends and preparing project briefs, to support informed decision-making and planning.

To be successful in this role you will have a unique blend of experience including:

• A customer-centric mindset and passion for community.
• Extensive Project management experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Extensive experience working in an agile environment.
• Handle confidential information.
• Well-developed clerical and computer skills.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• A strong commitment to providing excellent customer service.

Essential Requirement: This is an Identified role and evidence of Aboriginality is required.

Aboriginal as defined by the Aboriginal Lands Rights Act 1983 (NSW) is a person who:

• identifies as a person of Aboriginal descent.
• presents documentation identifying their family’s Aboriginal descent.
• is accepted by their local Aboriginal community as a person of Aboriginal descent.

For questions around the Confirmation of Aboriginality requirements or if you would like to know more about the support for Aboriginal employees, please contact [e-mail].

What we need from you:

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining how your skills and experience are relevant to the position along with evidence of Aboriginality.

As an inclusive workplace, we support various employee resource groups, practice flexible work and workplace adjustment. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us in your application.

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertisement period until the closing date of Friday, January 30th, 2026 at 9:59am AEST.

If you are successful in the recruitment process you will be required to successfully clear and maintain:

• Probity checks including a criminal record check, reference checks.

For more information about this role or enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Breanna Pountney via [e-mail].

Salary Grade 07/08, with the base salary for this role starting at $113,574 base plus superannuation.

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Rodrigo Sandoval via [e-mail].

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

Closing Date:

Friday, January 30th, 2026 at 10:00 am.

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