Job Reference: 371388022

Project Officer, Organisation and Business Support (Identified) (0000AQ3P)

You. At the centre of big ideas.

 

• We connect, listen, advocate, and enable Aboriginal Communities, to lead accountability and change across Government.
• Do you thrive on engaging and coordinating with diverse stakeholders, driving collaboration and project success?
• We’re looking for experienced professionals to bring their expertise in project management to our remarkable team.
• This is a temporary Grade Clerk 7/8 role up to 31 October 2025, based in Mascot.

 

About the role.

The Project Officer performs project management activities and administrative support services across a range of complex issues to contribute to the development and delivery of Aboriginal Affairs objectives.

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

 

You. Our ideal candidate. 

• You’re innovative and always looking for new ways to do things
• You’re adaptable, resilient, agile
• You’re a skilled multi-tasker with the ability to manage competing demands and work under pressure.
• You have exceptional communication skills with the ability to collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders
• You have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and achieve positive outcomes.
• You have a strong focus on fostering a positive and productive team environment to achieve shared objectives.

We know the value of diverse experiences. Even if you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements, we’d love to hear from you.

 

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

 

About the Department

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government

The Premier’s Department leads the state’s 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. 

We connect to deliver at the heart of government.

Imagine your career at the Premier’s Department and learn more about the department.’

 

Your career, your way.

We are proud of our flexible working culture, and we've been a leader of embedding flexible working practices for many years. Everyone has different needs, and our versatile work culture allows you to craft a work routine to suit you, the business and the people we serve.

 

At the Premier’s Department, you get access to:

• flexible working arrangements
• inclusive parental leave for all new parents and return to work coaching
• flex leave
• great learning and development opportunities and professional networks
• employee support services
• fitness and well-being programs
• staff-led networks including the Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Network (DAIN), and the Young Professionals Network.

 

How to apply    

To start your journey in becoming our new Project Officer, Organisation and Business Support (Identified), you’ll need to create an account on I Work for NSW and apply online. Your application should include:

• a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages).
• a cover letter (maximum two pages) including your response to the two targeted questions:

1. What motivated you to apply for this role and how do you think your experience and interests match the work that we do?
2. What are the fundamental skills and capabilities you’ve developed that will help you to succeed in this role? (Max. 400 words)

If you run into any technical difficulties with your online application, contact I Work for NSW Support at support@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au or 1800 562 679.

 

Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8. Package includes base salary ($106,025 - $117,363) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Closing date: Sunday, 1 December 2024 (11:59 PM)

 

Learn more

For enquiries, please email reception@aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au. 

To help us figure out if you’re the right person for the role, the selection process may include an interview and relevant assessments, and we expect it will take up to 6–8 weeks.

Candidates can request a reasonable adjustment throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact the hiring manager.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. Once added to the talent pool, you may be contacted about similar ongoing and temporary roles that may become available over the next 18 months.

 

Our commitment

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.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations.