Projects & Programs Support Officer

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Competitive pay and conditions

Training and development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing and EAP

Job summary

The Department of Communities and Justice is seeking an Assistant Project Officer in Parramatta to coordinate administrative delivery of programs, manage documentation, liaise with stakeholders and assist with contracts and financial processes.

You will undertake research, support project teams, prepare briefs and reports, and provide secretariat services to support project management delivery. The role requires strong communication and procurement experience within a government environment.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating workflows and multiple priorities under pressure with accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication across stakeholders.
• Experience conducting research and applying critical analysis.
• Understanding of procurement processes to ensure service delivery outcomes.
• Experience in reporting and administering using digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide project and operational support, monitoring project plans, milestones and deliverables.
• Update and collate documentation to ensure compliance with project management methodology.
• Undertake basic research and analysis to support decision making and planning.
• Assist the project team to complete tasks and implement project plans.
• Communicate with stakeholders to provide updates on project status and issues.
• Provide secretariat and administrative services, including coordinating committee meetings and papers.

Skills

Operational coordination

Stakeholder communication

Research and analysis

Procurement processes

Reporting and records management

Tools

Microsoft 365

Workflow systems

Records management

Job description

The Department of Communities and Justice is seeking an Assistant Project Officer in Parramatta to coordinate administrative delivery of programs, manage documentation, liaise with stakeholders and assist with contracts and financial processes.

You will undertake research, support project teams, prepare briefs and reports, and provide secretariat services to support project management delivery. The role requires strong communication and procurement experience within a government environment.