Project Officer

Location – Parramatta – 50% Hybrid

Employment type – Ongoing – Full-time

Salary – Clerk Grade 7/8 $116,981 - $129,492 + employer superannuation contribution and annual leave loading

Your role The role undertakes project management and support activities to contribute to the development and delivery of a range of projects, including operational policy and procedure development and legislative reform within established objectives.

What you’ll do

- Provide a range of project management and support services including preparation of reports and briefs, coordinating resources, maintaining project documentation and implementing and monitoring project plans, to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope, in line with established agency project management methodology
- Prepare and maintain project documentation for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes to ensure accessibility of quality information and contribute to the achievement of project outcomes, and support effective decision making
- Identify and interpret relevant statutory provisions and prepare clear procedures for staff to provide clarity in the performance of their role
- Undertake the evaluation of operational policy and procedures to assess appropriateness, effectiveness and efficiency, and to determine the need for corrective action and review
- Undertake research, evaluation and analysis to identify emerging issues and prepare recommendations to resolve policy or process issues and inform program activities
- Communicate with key stakeholders and coordinate working groups, committees and consultations to facilitate exchange of information to support policy and legislative requirements for the delivery of divisional activities.

What we’re looking for

We're looking for an organised and proactive project professional who can build strong stakeholder relationships and contribute to successful project outcomes through:

- Experience coordinating or supporting projects in a project, program, policy or business environment.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Experience preparing project documentation, reports, briefings and status updates.
- Well-developed research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills,



with the ability to build productive working relationships.
- Experience monitoring project progress, tracking milestones and managing risks and issues.
- The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project management tools.
- Contribute innovative ideas that enhance service delivery and operational performance.

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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 workplace
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

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 an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

1. Can you describe a project you have supported or managed, including how you managed competing priorities, deadlines and stakeholders?
2. Can you provide an example of when you have analysed legislation, policy or complex information and turned it into clear, practical procedures or advice for staff?

Applications close 27 September 2026 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Angela Walsh on (phone hidden) or at [email protected]

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 Meryl Georges on 8688 7252 or via [email protected]

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

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.

Other Information A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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📌 Project Officer (Parramatta)
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 Parramatta