Project Officer

Division: Northern CPPYJ- Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150- Req ID: 68561**Project Officer (Operations Unit) -**

**Youth Justice**
- **Vacancy exists until 31 May 2025; there may be an opportunity for extension.**:

- **Talent Pool creation for future ongoing and temporary vacancies**:

- **Location: Parramatta, flexible and hybrid working options available**:

- **Clerk Grade 7/8 Salary ($106,025 - $117,363 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading**

The Department of Communities and Justice acknowledges lived experience and how it contributes to the valuable work we do with the community.
- Youth Justice, New South Wales (YJNSW) is in a period of significant reform, and is committed to delivering improved services. We will continue to adapt our service system to better meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities, in accordance with Closing the Gap, Target 11 and the Closing the Gap priority reforms._
- Our commitment includes working towards an anti-racist workforce which is based on the principles of cultural humility and respect._

**Your role**

The Project Officer performs project management and support activities to contribute to the development and delivery of a range of projects in line with established objectives.

**What you’ll do**

As part of the Operations Unit within Youth Justice, you will
- Provide a range of project management and support services, including preparation of reports and briefs, coordinating resources, maintaining project documentation and implementing and monitoring project plans, to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope, in line with established agency project management methodology.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes to ensure accessibility of quality information and contribute to the achievement of project outcomes.
- Deliver training and communicate with key stakeholders,
- Coordinate working groups, committees, and consultations to develop and monitor Aboriginal Impact Statements, facilitate exchange of information and support project completion in line with project plans.
- Source, collate and compile data and information to identify emerging issues and track and report on project progress against established milestones and deliverables.
- Undertake research and analysis, identifying trends and preparing project briefs, to support informed decision-making and planning.

You will also.

You'll work as part of a strong, high performing team of project officers who value diversity, well-being and exceptional project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

You will be committed to developing cultural change within your team to align with organisational change and focus.

**What we’re looking for**
- Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
- National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014

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. You will need to attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum three pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the focus capabilities & requirements of the role and answer the 1 targeted question below:

- Targeted Question 1:
Tell us about a time you demonstrated an understanding of all components of the project management process including stakeholder engagement and consultation. How did you ensure that stakeholder voices were heard and represented?

**Applications close **Sunday 8th December 2024 at 11:59pm AEDT.

**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.

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