Principal Project Officer

2 hours ago


Mascot New South Wales, Australia Premier's Department – MyCareer Full time $149,739 - $173,174 per year

Premier's Department

Principal Project Officer, Digital Songlines

You. At the centre of big ideas.

  • Join us to deliver the Digital Songlines project, empowering truth-telling and amplifying the voices, experiences, and history of Aboriginal people in NSW
  • Grade 11/12 role, based in Mascot
  • Temporary opportunity up to 30 June 2026, with the potential to extend or convert to Ongoing

About the RoleYou will join the Premier's Department within the Truth & Healing branch, Aboriginal Affairs Group. The role leads stakeholder engagement and project management efforts that ensure Stolen Generation Survivors and Aboriginal communities have a voice in how their records are accessed and managed, through the design and implementation of respectful, transparent, and culturally appropriate processes. This includes strategic leadership of digitisation and access projects, collaboration with key organisations, and delivery of outcomes aligned with healing, consent, and informed decision-making. To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

We're Looking For

  • Cultural Sensitivity & Communication: Engage respectfully with records related to the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in NSW
  • Project Delivery: Manage multiple priorities, providing high-quality project support while meeting tight deadlines
  • Teamwork & Independence: Work both collaboratively and autonomously, ensuring confidentiality and integrity when handling personal histories and information
  • Planning & Coordination: Develop project plans, coordinate resources, manage budgets, and meet reporting requirements
  • Problem-Solving: Apply critical thinking to navigate challenges and improve project processes
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to support project success
  • Travel Requirement: Hold a current driver's license and be willing to undertake regional travel

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 addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Closing date: Monday 13 October :59AM)

Salary: Classification Grade 11/12. Package includes base salary ($149,739 - $173,174) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Jodie Stewart, Director Healing,

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 CommitmentWe 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.

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 , or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period. 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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