Senior Project Officer - Governance, Policy & Organisational Reform
Trustees of the De La Salle Brothers – Condell Park NSW
Full-Time | 12-Month Fixed-Term | Condell Park, Sydney
Lead meaningful organisational change
Are you the type of project professional who enjoys taking an idea, researching it, building the plan and seeing it successfully implemented?
The Trustees of the De La Salle Brothers ANZPPNG District are seeking an experienced Senior Project Officer to lead a diverse portfolio of governance, policy, HR and organisational reform projects.
This is a rare opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and make a lasting impact within a respected, values-based organisation operating across Australia, Recent Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Pakistan.
About us
The De La Salle Brothers are an international Catholic religious organisation committed to transforming lives through education, governance excellence and service to young people, particularly those experiencing disadvantage.
As we continue to strengthen our governance, systems and organisational capability, we are investing in a senior project professional who can independently deliver complex initiatives that improve the way we work.
About the role
This is not a role where projects are handed to a team for delivery.
This is a genuinely hands-on, standalone position.
You will be given strategic objectives and expected to independently research, scope, plan, present and implement projects from concept through to completion with minimal supervision.
Success in this role requires someone who is naturally curious,



highly organised and comfortable working where information is incomplete.
You will confidently engage stakeholders, identify what is needed, develop practical solutions and maintain momentum until outcomes are achieved.
Projects may include
Governance reform and organisational improvement
Draft, consult and implement of organisational policies and procedures
HR compliance, workforce and organisational change initiatives
Safeguarding and compliance projects
Records management and accountability frameworks
Committee governance, reporting and implementation of strategic initiatives
Key responsibilities
Independently manage multiple projects from concept to completion
Research legislation, governance requirements and best practice
Develop business cases, project plans, implementation schedules and risk registers
Prepare high-quality briefing papers, reports and committee papers
Present recommendations to senior leaders and committees
Lead stakeholder consultation and change implementation
Monitor project outcomes and recommend continuous improvements
Maintain project documentation and implementation trackers
About you




You are a highly capable generalist project professional who enjoys solving complex organisational problems.
Rather than waiting for direction, you identify what needs to be done, build the roadmap and deliver results.
You will ideally bring:
Demonstrated experience independently delivering complex projects
Strong HR experience, particularly policy development and organisational change
Excellent project management, research and analytical skills
Outstanding written communication and report-writing ability
Confidence presenting to executives, Boards or committees
Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
The ability to thrive in ambiguous environments with minimal supervision
Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Highly regarded
Experience in governance, compliance or organisational reform
Experience within the not-for-profit, education, faith-based or community sectors
Experience supporting Boards, Councils or governance committees
Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks
What we offer
A genuinely autonomous role with significant organisational impact
Direct access to senior leadership and strategic projects
A diverse portfolio of meaningful work
A collaborative, values-driven workplaceOpportunities to strengthen governance and organisational capability across an international organisation
Additional requirements
Current Australian Driver Licence
National Criminal History Check
Working
With Children Check
Eligibility to work in Australia
Applications close on 24 July ****.
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📌 Senior Project Officer — Governance, Policy & Organisational Reform (New South Wales)
🏢 Trustees of the De La Salle Brothers
📍 New South Wales