Project Officer, Emergency Management

6 days ago


Parramatta NSW, Australia NSW Department of Communities and Justice Full time $113,574 - $125,720 per year

Department: Corporate Services

Location:
Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150

Custom Field 4: 77921

Project Officer, Emergency Management

Location: Parramatta

Employment type: Ongoing Full Time

Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8, $113,574 to $125,720 pa plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

The Project Officer is a key contributor within the Department of Communities and Justice, supporting the delivery of infrastructure and asset-related initiatives that enhance community resilience and emergency coordination. This role sits within Corporate Services and directly supports the department's mission to safeguard vulnerable communities and ensure continuity of essential services during critical events.

What you'll do

In this role, the Project Officer manages and supports projects that strengthen emergency preparedness and infrastructure resilience. Daily tasks include developing project documentation, coordinating resources, preparing reports and briefings, and engaging with internal and external stakeholders. The role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving, adaptability in high-pressure situations, and a strong understanding of emergency coordination frameworks.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and purpose-driven team within the Infrastructure & Assets unit, based in Parramatta. The team culture is inclusive, responsive, and focused on delivering outcomes that support public safety and service continuity. With a strong emphasis on resilience and emergency coordination, the environment encourages innovation, professional growth, and teamwork underpinned by mutual respect and shared goals.

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate is a resilient and detail-oriented professional with experience in emergency management, business continuity, or infrastructure-related project delivery. They hold relevant qualifications in these areas and bring strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills. The ability to remain composed and effective during emergencies, combined with a solid understanding of government processes and project coordination, will be key to success in this role.

Download the role description.

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 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).

Applications close Monday, 13th 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 Amanda Fisher, Senior Manager, Emergency Management 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 Sarah Nguyen on or via

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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