Assistant Project Officer

Division: Homes NSW
- Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150
- Req ID: 72203

**Assistant Project Officer**

**Location - Parramatta (location flexible), 2-3 days in office with flexible work arrangements**

**Employment type - Temporary Full-Time, until 30 June 2026**

**Salary - Clerk Grade 5/6, $97,027- $107,059** **per annum, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation**

**Industry leading training with ongoing career development and support**

The Department of Communities and Justice acknowledges lived experience and how it contributes to the valuable work we do with the community.

**About Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO)**

The Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) is a statutory body established under the Aboriginal Housing Act 1998 (NSW) to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have access to affordable, quality housing.

The AHO is governed by an all-Aboriginal Board, which provides advice to the Minister for Housing and Homelessness. In addition, the AHO manages and coordinates an annual capital works program, along with developing and implementing financial and resourcing strategies.

**Your role**

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Strategic Partnerships team as an Assistant Project Officer. You will be apart of a small team, assisting with the design and implementation of a range of projects.

**What you’ll do**

As part of the Strategic Partnerships team you will:

- Support the design, implementation and coordination of projects that deliver effective business unit outcomes and meet client service delivery needs.
- Undertake research and analysis to support the development of key projects and the improvement of processes to ensure good business outcomes.
- Use project management methodologies and processes to ensure consistent high quality outcomes.
- Update project documentation, including registers, which support delivery of projects in compliance with agreed upon project management methodology.
- Prepare standard project-related documents for key stakeholders as required, including status updates, reports, budgets and discussion papers to manage the flow of information.
- Assist the project team with completing tasks and implement project plans as required to ensure agreed outcomes are achieved.
- Liaise and work across AHO and DCJ Divisions and non-government stakeholders to ensure effective interface between program development, planning, service design and policy implementation.
- Work effectively with team members towards mutual continued development and to seek feedback on project tasks undertaken.
- Assisting with administrative tasks and coordinating travel.
- Attend community engagement events and support events.

**What we’re looking for**
- Previous experience working in an administration role and strong Microsoft Office skills.
- Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal people and communities.
- Sound project skills is desirable, however not essential.

Download the role description.

**What We Offer**

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

- 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.

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**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.

**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).

**Applications close**Monday, 10 February 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

**Got a question?**

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.

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