Assistant Project Officer

Assistant Project Officer, Grants

Location – Strawberry Hills (other NSW locations will be considered)

Employment type – Ongoing full time

Salary – $99,938 - $110,271 pa plus superannuation and leave loading

Your role

As an Assistant Project Officer (Grants), you’ll support the delivery of youth-focused grant programs that empower communities and amplify the voices of young people in government decision-making. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative projects and gain hands‑on experience in a dynamic, purpose‑driven environment.

What you’ll do

- Assist in the review and assessment of grant applications in line with program guidelines.

- Support the use of grant management systems such as SmartyGrants or One Grants Management System (One GMS).

- Monitor project milestones and deliverables to ensure timely and quality outcomes.

- Maintain accurate documentation and records to ensure compliance with the NSW Grants Administration Guide.

- Conduct basic research and contribute to project briefs and planning.

- Communicate with stakeholders to provide updates and respond to enquiries.

What we’re looking for

- We’re seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented team player who brings a keen interest in project and grant administration, strong organisational and communication skills, an ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines, familiarity with ICT systems and a willingness to learn new technologies, a collaborative mindset and commitment to public service values.

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What We Offer

- A challenging and rewarding career

- Flexible, autonomous work environment

- Competitive pay and conditions

- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Applications close: Thursday, 20 November 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

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.

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 Mayur Kaushik on 0467 174 016 or via mayur.kaushik@dcj.nsw.gov.au.

About the Office for Youth

The Office for Youth is led by the NSW Advocate for Children and Young People. Established on 1 July 2025, the Office for Youth serves as a vital link between the NSW Government and young people, ensuring their voices influence policy and decision‑making. It focuses on creating accessible and relevant platforms for youth engagement, aiming to empower young people with the information and resources needed to participate in issues that matter to them.

The Office for Youth’s work is guided by five key priorities: consulting with youth to drive meaningful change, promoting their voices through co‑designed policies, advising government via a Youth Advisory Council, supporting key stakeholders with informed recommendations, and fostering innovation to meet evolving needs. Through creative outreach and active presence at youth events, the Office for Youth strives to rebuild trust and enhance communication between young people and government.

Under the leadership of the Advocate for Children and Young People, the Office for Youth also works to support the improvement of the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people in NSW as outlined in the Advocate’s enabling legislation, The Advocate for Children and Young People Act 2025.

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

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment to the 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.

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

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