Project Officer, Governance

**You. At the centre of big ideas.**:

- **Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference by supporting Aboriginal community self-governance and economic development in NSW?**:

- **We’re looking for an innovative, passionate expert in project management to join our remarkable team.**:

- **Clerk Grade 7/8 Ongoing Identified role**:

- **Based in Martin Place with flexible work arrangements available to work remotely**

**About the Role**:
This is a unique opportunity to join the Aboriginal Languages Trust as the **Project Officer, Governance** to perform project management and support activities to contribute to the development and delivery of a range of projects in line with established objectives. As part of a team, the Project Officer facilitates partnerships between Aboriginal governance bodies, government agencies, and the private and not for profit sectors to achieve common goals that support the social, economic and cultural development of Aboriginal communities. The role supports Aboriginal community self-governance and economic development by ensuring Aboriginal communities have a strong voice in decision-making at the local level; works collaboratively to improve information flows, implement projects and build capacity amongst Aboriginal governance bodies to achieve better outcomes, while ensuring culturally appropriate engagement with members of the local community.

Want to know more? Please refer to the Role Description.
- Demonstrated experience in project management and project support activities, including preparing reports, coordinating resources, maintaining project documentation, and implementing and monitoring project plans.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with experience in maintaining effective partnerships and coordinating working groups, committees, and consultations with diverse stakeholders.
- Understanding of issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in NSW, with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with these communities.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, while also working independently to deliver project outcomes on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
- NSW Driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
- We know the value of diverse experiences. Even if you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements, we’d love to hear from you.

**About the Team**:
The Aboriginal Languages Trust seeks to promote, reawaken, nurture and grow Aboriginal languages across NSW.

The Trust has been established to provide a focused, coordinated, and sustained effort in relation to Aboriginal languages activities at local, regional and State levels.

The Trust is a separate agency but is embedded within the Premier and Cabinet government cluster. The NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) is the lead central agency in the NSW Government. DPC supports the Premier and the Special Minister of State, the Cabinet, Ministers and agencies by coordinating policies and services across government. DPC leads policy development, provides innovative ideas and supports Government plans and projects.

Aboriginal Languages Trust (nsw.gov.au)

**Driving big ideas at the heart of government.****:
At the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC), we lead more than 400,000 people in the NSW Public Service to make our state a great place to live, work and visit.
- We drive big ideas at the heart of government._

We support the Premier, Cabinet, Ministers, and other government agencies by getting things done. We deliver services and projects, lead policy development, organise key events for the state, and provide innovative ideas we put into action. Our work is challenging, rewarding and different every day.

We’re diverse and ambitious. We believe that we can accomplish great things when people bring their whole selves to work. We’re proud of what we do for the communities of NSW - communities that are reflected in our team.

Imagine your career at DPC and learn more about the department.

**Your career, your way.**:
We are proud of our flexible working culture, and we've been a leader of embedding flexible working practices for many years. Everyone has different needs, and our versatile work culture allows you to craft a work routine to suit you, the business and the people we serve.

**At DPC, you get access to**:

- flexible working arrangements
- inclusive parental leave for all new parents and return to work coaching
- flex leave
- great learning and development opportunities and professional networks
- employee support services
- fitness and well-being programs
- staff-led networks including the Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, DPC Diversity and Inclusion Network (DAIN), and the Young Professionals Network.

**Interested in Applying?**:

- a **cover letter** addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages).
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