Project Officer jobs in Sydney NSW

Department: HR Business Partnerships
Department/Agency: Department of Communities and Justice

Location:
Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150

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Req ID: 86371

Project Officer

Location - Parramatta with Hybrid working option available

Employment type – Temporary full-time role up to 30 June 2027

Salary - $116,981.00 - $129,492.00 pa, plus superannuation and leave loading

Strategic Initiatives is seeking a motivated and collaborative Project Officer to join our team and support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of workforce and organisational projects. If you're looking for an opportunity to broaden your experience, work on meaningful projects and be part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Your role

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-profile initiatives that are shaping how People Branch supports the organisation. Key projects currently include:

Supporting implementation of Workers Compensation reform impacts across People Branch, including identifying and coordinating impacts to people-related policies, processes, services and supports.
Developing new frameworks, guidance and support approaches arising from legislative and policy changes.
Coordinating an organisation-wide Working with Children Check role review.
Supporting a range of other strategic People Branch initiatives and reform activities as priorities evolve.

What you’ll do

In this role you will be working closely with project leads, stakeholders across People Branch and People Executive, you will provide project coordination and governance support, assist with stakeholder engagement activities, coordinate meetings and workshops, track actions and deliverables, prepare project documentation and contribute to reporting and implementation activities. More information is available in the position description attached.

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of delivering complex organisational and legislative reform projects. You'll work in a small and busy collaborative team that values shared learning, supports professional development and encourages team members to contribute ideas and continuously build their skills and experience.

What we’re looking for

In addition to the essential requirements outline in the role description, the ideal candidates will be organised, adaptable and enjoy working across a variety of projects. You can build positive relationships, manage competing priorities and translate information into practical, actionable outcomes. You will bring:

Experience supporting projects, programs, reforms or organisational initiatives.
Demonstrated experience organisational skills and attention to detail.
Experience coordinating meetings, workshops, governance activities and project documentation.
High-level written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to research, analyse information and prepare reports, briefs and other project materials.
A collaborative approach and commitment to building positive stakeholder relationships.
A willingness to learn, develop, contribute to a supportive team environment and also undertake day-to-to administrative activities

Download the role description.

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:
A challenging and rewarding career
Flexible, autonomous work environment
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Christie Farnon on at christie.farnon2@dcj.nsw.gov.au

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Anjy Fayad on 02 9765 3042 or via anjy.fayad@dcj.nsw.gov.au

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Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

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