Assistant Project Officer

Assistant Project Officer (Aboriginal) - Talent Pool Campaign

Opportunity: Clerk Grade 5/6 Talent Pool
Salary range: $99,938 - $110,271 + super
Location: Flexible working conditions within NSW based in our main hubs Parramatta, Haymarket and Gosford
Employment type: Ongoing/Temporary Full Time – This is for creation of a talent pool for future opportunities

 Our
Department is rapidly expanding, and we are searching for proactive and
motivated team members to join our project teams within the Department Customer
Service NSW. 

These talent pools are for the employment of an Aboriginal person
in line with the Department's Aboriginal Employment Strategy.

As
an Assistant Project Officer, you can expect to work as a team and undertake a range of culturally
informed project research, analysis, reporting, implementation and
administrative activities to support the development and delivery of projects.
A typical day of work for you might include:  

• Provide project and operational support, including monitoring and reporting on project plans, milestones and deliverables.
• Working on documentation and records regarding relevant issues, policies and practices to ensure the delivery of projects.
• Basic research and analysis in project areas and contribute to the preparation of project briefs to support informed decision making and planning
• Communicate with relevant stakeholders to provide updates regarding project status and implementation issues
• Provide a range of secretariat and administrative services, these may include coordinating committee meetings, preparing papers and to support project management delivery.

To be successful in this role you will have a unique
blend of experience including: 

• A customer-centric mindset and passion for community
• Project management experience  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience working in an agile environment
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Well-developed clerical computer skills 
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• A strong commitment to providing excellent customer service 

Essential
Requirement: This
is an Identified role and evidence of Aboriginality is required.   

Aboriginal
as defined by the Aboriginal Lands Rights Act 1983 (NSW) is a person
who:  

• identifies as a person of Aboriginal descent  
• presents documentation identifying their family's Aboriginal descent  
• is accepted by their local Aboriginal community as a person of Aboriginal descent.  

For
questions around the Confirmation of Aboriginality requirements or if you would
like to know more about the support for Aboriginal employees, please contact   

What
we need from you: 

• Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining how your skills and
  experience are relevant to the position along with evidence of
  Aboriginality.  

As
an inclusive workplace, we support various employee resource groups, practice
flexible work and workplace adjustment. If you do require an adjustment during
the recruitment process, please notify us in your application. 

Applications
will be reviewed throughout the advertisement period until the closing
date of Monday, 17 November 2025 at 10:00am

If
you are successful in the recruitment process you will be required to
successfully clear and maintain: 

• Probity checks including a criminal record check, reference checks  

For
more information about this role or enquires relating to recruitment please
contact Breanna Pountney via  

Salary Grade 05/06, with the base salary for this role starting
at $99,938 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please
contact Rodrigo Sandoval via

Visit the
Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing
practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities
listed in the role description.

Closing Date: Monday, November 17th, 2025 at 10:00 am

Careers at Department of Customer Service
A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives
you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that
benefits people across NSW.  We are
focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and
regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

Belong in our diverse and inclusive
workplace   

The
strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while
the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with
different backgrounds and perspectives.

You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.

We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may
require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process
(including an alternate format of the application form) please contact or

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