New South Wales Premier's Department – Sydney CBD NSW

- Help co-design policies and projects that reflect community priorities.
- Build partnerships across Aboriginal communities and government agencies.
- Temporary, Clerk Grade 9/10 ($133,348 - $146,945) opportunity up to June 2028 based in Mascot.

Premier's Department

Senior Project Officer (Targeted)

You. At the centre of big ideas.

- Help co-design policies and projects that reflect community priorities.
- Build partnerships across Aboriginal communities and government agencies.
- Temporary, Clerk Grade 9/10 ($133,348 - $146,945) opportunity up to June 2028 based in Mascot.

About the Role

As Senior Project Officer, you will play a key role in advancing the Local Decision Making (LDM) reform agenda, supporting the refresh of policy and funding frameworks and driving the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic initiatives. Working closely with Aboriginal communities, regional teams and government agencies, you will help deliver a collaborative, community-led approach to policy and program delivery.

In this dynamic role, you will provide sound policy advice on complex community and whole-of-government issues, balancing diverse stakeholder perspectives to inform decision-making and achieve meaningful outcomes. You will build and maintain robust partnerships across government and Aboriginal organisations, support the re-establishment of key governance groups, contribute to agency commitments under OCHRE, and help implement key recommendations arising from recent LDM reviews and reports.

This is an opportunity to work at the centre of policy, stakeholder engagement and reform delivery, leading consultations, managing strategic projects and shaping initiatives that strengthen Aboriginal communities across NSW. You'll join our Community Partnerships Branch within Aboriginal Affairs NSW, where we work in partnership with Aboriginal communities,



government agencies and key stakeholders to support community-led decision-making and drive positive outcomes for Aboriginal people across NSW.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

We're Looking For

- Community focused engagement: Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal people and communities, with an understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in NSW.
- Policy and analytical capability: The ability to research and analyse complex issues, identify risks and develop clear, evidence-based advice and practical recommendations.
- Stakeholder partnerships: Strong experience building trusted relationships and engaging effectively with Aboriginal communities, government agencies and other stakeholders.
- Policy and analytical capability: The ability to research and analyse complex issues, identify risks and develop clear, evidence-based advice and practical recommendations.
- Project delivery: Strong project management skills, including planning, governance, risk management, monitoring, evaluation and delivery within agreed scope, timeframes and budgets.
- Influential communication: Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing briefings, position papers and presentations, and facilitating productive discussions with diverse stakeholders.

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us?

- Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
- Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
- Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
- Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
- Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Ad

📌 Senior Project Officer (Sydney)
🏢 New South Wales Premier's Department
📍 Sydney