Assistant Project Officer

Division: Homes NSW- Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150- Req ID: 70708**Assistant Project Officer**

**Parramatta Location (2-3 days per week)**

**Full Time Until 30 June 2026**

**Salary $93,295 - $ 102,941 + Super**

**Your role**

The purpose of this role is to support the design and implementation of a range of projects, in line with the directorate’s responsibilities, which improve Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) service delivery or operations and contribute to better outcomes for Aboriginal people including individuals, families, groups and communities.

**What you’ll do**

The Assistant Project Officer role will be a very diverse and fast paced role requiring you to be working at the most efficient and effective rate as possible.

The responsibilities in this role will include (but are not limited too):

- Supporting the design, implementation and coordination of projects that deliver effective business unit outcomes and meet client service delivery needs
- Working with the project team as well as other AHO team members to assist with the implementation and completion of multiple projects aiding the team to reach the desired outcomes within the required timeframes
- Undertaking research and analysis to improve project processes and outcomes
- Booking travel for the team
- Maintaining document records and assisting with team admin such as organising meeting, training and recording minutes
- Maintaining the AHO policy register and online policy system
- Assist with any adhoc administration duties required by the project and wider team

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**What we’re looking for**
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and multitask
- High attention to detail
- The ability to work collaborative with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders in a culturally appropriate manner
- Strong dedication and motivation to work to competing deadlines

**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). You will also need addressing the targeted question below:
In 500 words or less, tell us about a time you had to handle conflicting priorities within a very tight timeframe. How did you manage and what was the outcome?

**Applications close **17 November 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.

**Got a question?**

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**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.

**Other Information**

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.