Department: SRS PMP

Department/Agency: Department of Communities and Justice

Location:

Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

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Req ID: 86453

Project Officer – Portfolio Management and Assurance

Location: Sydney CBD

Employment Type: Temporary full-time (up to April 2028)

Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8 $116,981 to $129,492pa. + super + leave loading

Your role

As part of the Portfolio Management and Assurance team (PMA), you will prepare project documents, provide regular status updates, and undertake research and analysis to support informed decision making.

What you’ll do

You’ll source, collate and compile data to identify emerging issues and conduct project reviews.

Design, develop and co-ordinate project documentation (templates, forms, presentations, and processes).

Contribute to the maintenance of Action, Issue, Risk and Decision Made logs.

You will also develop an effective network of both internal and external stakeholders to facilitate project implementation.

What we’re looking for The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Proven ability to manage diverse projects while supporting Portfolio Management and Assurance team functions.

Experience engaging and consulting with stakeholders effectively.

Background in project and/or program management.

Experience in preparing a variety of project-related documentation, including status updates, reports, budgets, and discussion papers as required.

Appointments are subject to reference checks. This role will also require the following checks/ clearances:

National Criminal History Record Check.

An Australian Right to Work Check.

Download the role description





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.

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.

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.

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).

During the online application process, you will be asked to provide a response to the following pre-screening question (Maximum 500 words):





Tell us about your experience preparing project reports and maintaining project governance documentation (such as status reports, risk and issue registers, action logs, and meeting papers). How have you used this information to support stakeholders and informed decision-making? (maximum response 500 words)

Applications close 30th September 2026 at 11:59pm

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Matthew Dutton on (02) 8757 1131 or at [email protected]

If you have any questions about the application process or would like to request a recruitment adjustment (for example submitting your application in a different format), please call Dean on 02 9765 3526 or email the recruiter

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 For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.

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

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📌 Project Officer - Portfolio Management and Assurance (Sydney)
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 Sydney