Assistant Project Officer Department of Communities and Justice location Sydney.

Job description assistant Project Officer, Program and Partnerships. Location Parramatta (hybrid Parramatta office and work from home). Employment type Temporary Full Time up to 30 June 2027. Salary $97,027 to $107,059 pa, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Your role reporting to the Senior Manager, the Assistant Project Officer is a valuable member of the team, supporting key project support activities to enable the successful delivery of departmental projects supporting our frontline services in Child Protection, Homes NSW, Youth Justice and Community Corrections and maintenance of our Disability Group Homes portfolio.

What you'll do as part of the Program and Partnerships Team within, Infrastructure and Assets, you will be responsible for, but not limited to secretariat and preparing of papers, management of actions and decisions for our working groups and governance meetings.

Supporting data capture, analysis and validation of relocation information throughout the project lifecycle. Event planning and management of opening events, including preparing suppliers, speaking notes, co-ordinating dignitaries, catering, AV equipment, plaques and smoking ceremony.

This role is expected to travel to support on site activities with our clients across NSW. Identifying and sharing opportunities for strategic storytelling on key initiatives of Executive/Secretary/Ministerial interest.

Our Program and Partnerships team are committed to making a difference in the work we do, delivering human centred solutions to create improved environments for our frontline colleagues taking care of our NSW community.

What we're looking for our ideal candidate will have previous experience in a project delivery role, managing and engaging with stakeholders and co-ordinating governance and/or compliance. Previous experience in event management or corporate communications would be desirable but not essential. Some regional travel will be required at times to support project activities.

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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.

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 Thursday, 10th April 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.