Project Officer, Strategy, Innovation and Sustainability

Project Officer, Strategy, Innovation and Sustainability

Location: Parramatta

Employment type: Ongoing

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

Your role

The Project Officer, Strategy, Innovation and Sustainability supports the planning and delivery of strategic projects and initiatives that build organisational capability across infrastructure planning, asset management, sustainability, the transition to net zero, climate risk management and security. The role works collaboratively across teams to coordinate activities, support innovation and contribute to practical outcomes that align with DCJ and NSW Government priorities.

What you'll do

The role provides coordination, research and analytical support across a portfolio of strategic and operational projects. It contributes to project planning, implementation and reporting, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.

The Project Officer assists with the preparation of reports, briefings and advice for senior stakeholders, supports engagement across DCJ and other agencies, and helps identify risks, opportunities and improvements to strengthen project outcomes. The work involves balancing multiple priorities, applying sound judgement and maintaining effective communication within a dynamic environment.

What we're looking for

The role entails contributing to a collaborative and outcome-focused environment through effective planning, coordination and problem-solving. It calls for a motivated and detail-oriented professional who can manage competing priorities, analyse information and communicate findings clearly and concisely.

The ideal candidate demonstrates sound judgement, initiative and strong interpersonal skills, working collaboratively to deliver practical and high-quality outcomes. The position requires adaptability, accountability and a commitment to learning and continuous improvement in support of DCJ's strategic objectives.

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 Thursday, 30th 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 Joan Catacutan 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.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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