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  Join our Aboriginal Affairs team as an Assistant Project Officer
• 4 x Assistant Project Officer positions available (Targeted & Identified), Temporary up to 2 years with the potential to extend or convert to Ongoing
• Clerk Grade 5/6 package includes base salary ($99,938 - $110,27 plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

About the Role
As an Assistant Project Officer within Aboriginal Affairs NSW, you’ll support projects that directly contribute to improving outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities across the state. This role involves coordinating research, reporting, and project activities that help ensure Aboriginal voices are heard, respected, and reflected in government decision-making. The Assistant Project Officer roles within Reform and Innovation will involve providing project support through secretariat, coordination, budget and finance processes, events management and project delivery across a broad range of major project initiatives.

To learn more about the roles please review the Role Descriptions here. Targeted & identified.

We're Looking For

• Project Support: Proven ability to support the smooth delivery of projects by tracking milestones, coordinating tasks, and keeping everything on schedule. Comfortable working across teams to ensure goals are met on time and within scope.
• Communication: Strong communicator who keeps stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle. Skilled at translating complex updates into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
• Attention to Detail: Takes pride in accuracy, ensuring all records and reports align with project standards and expectations. Brings a meticulous approach to maintaining quality across all project outputs.
• Problem Solving: Quick to identify issues and apply practical solutions to keep projects moving forward. Brings a proactive mindset to overcoming challenges and improving processes along the way.

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
• Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
• Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
• Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
• Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• A cover letter addressing your interest, and how your skills and experience can be applied to the role.

Closing date: Thursday 18 June 2026 (9:59 AM)

Salary: Classification Grade 5/6. Package includes base salary ($99,938 - $110,27 plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Barbara MacKay, Project Officer Barbara.Mackay@aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au

About the Premier's 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. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier’s Department.

Our Commitment
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

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.

Additional Information
Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at PCT@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au, or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.

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 (197 for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for the targeted & identified role, and greater consideration will be given to their applications, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. This is in accordance with Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment Rules 2014. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants must confirm their Aboriginality in addition to the essential requirements of the role.