Program Officer

Company description:

Department of Communities and Justice

Job description:

Program Officer

Location - Parramatta

Employment type - Ongoing opportunity

Salary - GR7/8 $113,574.00 to $125,720.00 plus superannuation

Your role

The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is the lead agency in the Communities and Justice Portfolio. Communities and Justice aims to achieve a safe, just, and inclusive New South Wales (NSW) by operating an effective legal system; increasing access to social and affordable housing; protecting children and families; addressing domestic and family violence; promoting public safety; reducing reoffending; and supporting community harmony and social cohesion.

You will provide program management services across a large-scale strategic program or a range of smaller programs which directly contribute to better outcomes for individuals, families, groups and communities

What you'll do

Providing a range of program related services your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Contribute to the design, implementation and coordination of DCJ programs in line with organisational objectives, which deliver effective business unit outcomes and meet client service delivery needs.

Undertake aspects of contracting, procurement, tendering and homelessness programs including the preparation of budget estimates and performance reporting.

• Liaise with District staff and service delivery partners to ensure programs align with service delivery needs and requirements while achieving desired outcomes.
• Develop a thorough understanding of internal policies, regulations and guidelines on contracting and service procurement to ensure compliance, good practice and fairness for providers and clients.
• Use project management methodologies and processes across DCJ to ensure consistent high quality outcomes.

What we're looking for

• Sound experience in a similar role
• Experienced in engaging with diverse stakeholders to ensure reform programs and initiatives including widespread consultation and fostering a cooperative approach.
• Strong writing and communication skills including superior attention to detail
• Experience in procurement processes and experience in the government sector will be well regarded.

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply - you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

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.

Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the targeted question below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

• Describe a time when you contributed to the design or implementation of a program or initiative that aligned with organisational objectives and improved service delivery outcomes. In your response, please include details of any involvement in contracting, tendering, or capital works, including how you managed budget estimates and performance reporting.

Applications close Wednesday 8 October 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Robert Shipton on or at

If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Katie Hardy on or at

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.

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.

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You will provide program management services across a large-scale strategic program or a range of smaller programs which directly contribute to better outcomes for individuals, families, groups and communities

We offer:

• 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.