Talent Pool

2 weeks ago

Mascot, Australia Premier's Department – MyCareer Full time $110,266 - $168,130 per year
Premier's Department

Talent Pool - Project Officer roles (Various Grades) - Reform and Innovation (Targeted & Identified)

You. At the centre of big ideas.
  • Join our Project Officer Talent Pool (Targeted & Identified) for temporary opportunities (6 months to 2 years) at Clerk Grades 7/8, 9/10, and 11/12
  • Make a real impact through innovative reform projects in the Reform and Innovation branch
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
  • Based at Mascot, with the potential to negotiate location
If you are successful in gaining a place in the talent pool, you will be eligible to be considered for immediate opportunities, and multiple job opportunities across NSW Government over the next 18 months. While roles are based in Mascot, we are open to considering regionally based candidates.

About the Branch
You will join Reform and Innovation branch in the Aboriginal Affairs NSW group.

Reform and Innovation works in genuine partnership with Aboriginal peoples and communities to shape policies and reforms that reflect their needs and aspirations. The branch plays a key role in delivering the NSW Government's commitments under Closing the Gap and advancing Aboriginal land and cultural heritage reform.

The branch includes two key areas:
  • Closing the Gap (CTG): Leads coordination and governance in partnership with the NSW Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations, driving whole-of-government reforms to improve outcomes for Aboriginal people across NSW.
  • Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and Land Strategy (ACH&LS): Delivers land justice initiatives and leads key reforms including Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Reforms and administration of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, while supporting self-determination and strategic land outcomes for Aboriginal communities.
To learn more about the role please review the Role Descriptions:

Clerk 7/8 - Project Officer

Clerk 9/10 - Senior Project Officer

Clerk 11/12 - Principal Project Officer

Information session
Want to learn more about these exciting opportunities? Join us for an online information session on Tuesday, 10 June 2025, from 2:00pm - 2:45pm. Click here to join the Microsoft Teams session.

We're Looking For
  • Project Management: You have demonstrated experience in project management, including report and brief preparation, resource coordination, and project plan implementation and monitoring
  • Communication Skills: You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports, briefs, and correspondence
  • Stakeholder Engagement: You're adept at building strong relationships and ensuring that stakeholder interests are managed positively and professionally
  • Adaptable: You remain calm under pressure, effectively manage competing priorities, and remain flexible to meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment
  • Commitment to Customer Service: You communicate sensitively and effectively with, and understand issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • Requirements: You hold a current Driver's License and are willing to travel around NSW as required
We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us?
  • Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
  • Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
  • Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
  • Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
  • Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network
How to Apply
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:
  • A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
  • A cover letter (maximum two pages) including your response to the two targeted questions:
    • What motivated you to apply for this opportunity, and how does your experience align with the role? (Max. 400 words)
    • Describe a project where you played a key role. What challenges did you encounter, and how did you contribute to achieving successful outcomes? (Max. 400 words)
Please note, applications will not be considered unless all required documents are attached.

Closing date: Thursday, 26 June :59 AM)

Salary: Packages include a base salary plus superannuation (11.5%) and leave loading.
  • Classification Grade 7/8 base salary: $110,266 - $122,058
  • Classification Grade 9/10 base salary: $125,693 - $138,510
  • Classification Grade 11/12 base salary: $145,378 - $168,130
For enquiries, please contact: Barbara Mackay, Project Officer, [email protected]

About the Premier's Department

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government
The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier's Department.

Our Commitment

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Additional Information

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at [email protected], or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this targeted role and greater consideration will be given to their applications, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. This is in accordance with Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment Rules 2014.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants must confirm their Aboriginality in addition to the essential requirements of the role.

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