Project Officer

Company description:

Department of Communities and Justice

Job description:

Project Officer, Grants

Office for Youth

Location - Strawberry Hills (other NSW locations will be considered)

Employment type - Ongoing full time

Salary - $113,574 - $125,720 pa plus superannuation and leave loading

Your role

As Project Officer (Grants), you'll play a key role in designing, administering, and evaluating grant programs that support youth-focused projects across the state. You'll work within a dynamic team committed to rebuilding trust between young people and government and ensuring youth voices are heard in policy and decision-making.

What you'll do

As a Project Officer, Grants; you will

Assess grant applications against program guidelines and provide expert advice throughout the grant lifecycle.

Coordinate and support project activities including reporting, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.

Monitor grant-funded projects to ensure they meet milestones, deliverables, and financial acquittal requirements.

Conduct research and analysis to identify trends and inform strategic planning.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and project delivery.

Maintain accurate records and contribute to continuous improvement of grant processes.

What we're looking for

We're seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional who brings:

Strong project management skills and attention to detail with the ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Experience in administering grant programs and knowledge of the NSW Grants Administration Guide would be an added advantage.

Familiarity with grant management systems such as SmartyGrants or One Grants Management System (One GMS) would be beneficial.

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment to 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

The Office for Youth is led by the NSW Advocate for Children and Young People. Established on 1 July 2025, the Office for Youth serves as a vital link between the NSW Government and young people, ensuring their voices influence policy and decision-making. It focuses on creating accessible and relevant platforms for youth engagement, aiming to empower young people with the information and resources needed to participate in issues that matter to them. The Office for Youth's work is guided by five key priorities: consulting with youth to drive meaningful change, promoting their voices through co-designed policies, advising government via a Youth Advisory Council, supporting key stakeholders with informed recommendations, and fostering innovation to meet evolving needs. Through creative outreach and active presence at youth events, the Office for Youth strives to rebuild trust and enhance communication between young people and government.

Under the leadership of the Advocate for Children and Young People, the Office for Youth also works to support the improvement of the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people in NSW as outlined in the Advocate's enabling legislation, The Advocate for Children and Young People Act 2025.

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: Tuesday, 14 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 Julia Ryan 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 Mayur Kaushik 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

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