Job Description
/n /n Maintenance Project Officer /n /n /n
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Location:
Parramatta /n
- Full-time ongoing role (35 hours per week) /n
- Salary from $116,981 to $129,492 pa. + super and annual leave loading /n
- Diverse and inclusive organisation with generous leave entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport /n /n /n Your role /n /n The Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) works to improve housing outcomes for Aboriginal people, families and communities across NSW by supporting access to safe, secure and affordable housing. /n /n We are seeking a Maintenance Project Officer to support the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of repairs, maintenance and property upgrade programs across the Aboriginal Housing portfolio. Working closely with the Repairs and Maintenance Program Manager, you will coordinate projects, monitor contractor performance, manage risks and WHS obligations, oversee budgets and reporting, and engage with Aboriginal tenants, communities and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and improved housing outcomes. /n /n What you’ll do /n /n /n
- Support the delivery of maintenance, upgrade and property improvement programs across the Aboriginal Housing portfolio. /n
- Monitor project progress, budgets, contractor performance, risks and compliance requirements to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. /n
- Assist in the development and implementation of project plans, schedules, reporting frameworks and program delivery strategies. /n
- Work collaboratively with Aboriginal tenants, communities, contractors and internal stakeholders to support positive project outcomes and strong stakeholder relationships. /n
- Undertake contract administration activities, including monitoring service delivery performance,



compliance with contractual obligations and resolution of project issues. /n
- Support WHS management activities by monitoring contractor compliance, identifying project risks and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with legislative and departmental requirements. /n
- Prepare project reports, briefing notes, performance updates and recommendations to support decision-making and program improvement. /n
- Identify opportunities to improve maintenance service delivery, project management practices and customer outcomes /n
- The role involves travel to metropolitan, regional and remote locations across NSW, including overnight stays, to undertake site inspections, stakeholder engagement, contractor meetings and project monitoring activities. /n
- Overnight travel across NSW will be required to support the delivery of maintenance and upgrade programs across the AHO housing portfolio. /n /n /n What we’re looking for /n /n /n
- Experience supporting or coordinating maintenance, construction, asset management or property-related projects. /n
- Demonstrated experience monitoring contractor performance, managing project risks and supporting contract management activities. /n
- Knowledge of WHS legislation, contractor compliance requirements and safe work practices within a maintenance, construction or asset management environment. /n
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills,



including experience working with Aboriginal people, communities and organisations in a respectful and culturally appropriate manner. /n
- Experience monitoring project budgets, schedules, performance indicators and project outcomes. /n
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and reporting skills, with the ability to identify risks, develop solutions and support informed decision-making. /n
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and contribute to successful project delivery in a fast-paced environment. /n
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly across metropolitan, regional and remote NSW, including overnight stays, to undertake site inspections, meet with stakeholders and contractors, and monitor project delivery. /n /n /n Download the role description. /n /n 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. /n /n

What We Offer
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We offer
a variety of benefits, including: /n /n /n
- A challenging and rewarding career /n /n /n
- Versatile, autonomous work environment /n /n /n
- Competitive pay and conditions /n /n /n
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities /n /n /n
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs. /n /n /n Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us. /n /n We do work that really matters /n /n Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and co

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