Assistant Project Officer

2 days ago


Mascot New South Wales, Australia Premier's Department – MyCareer Full time $1,198,616 - $1,452,312 per year

Premier's Department

Assistant Project Officer (Identified)

You. At the centre of big ideas.

  • Clerk Grade 5/6 opportunity based in Mascot, other locations may be considered where appropriate
  • Temporary opportunity until 30 April 2027, with the potential to extend or convert to ongoing
  • Are you passionate about collaborating with diverse stakeholders and driving impactful projects to success?

About the Role

You will join our Brokerage and Emergency Management team within the Community Partnerships branch in the Aboriginal Affairs NSW group. The Assistant Project Officer will support statewide emergency management projects, training and engagement activities that support and build AANSW staff capability to work with Aboriginal communities and improve their capacity to respond and recover from disasters.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

We're Looking For

  • Project and administrative support: Ability to monitor and track projects to ensure quality outcomes. Skilled in organising and supporting meetings, including secretariat duties, and managing discussions with key stakeholders.
  • Problem-solving and innovation: Contribute to the design of solutions that address issues impacting Aboriginal communities.
  • Stakeholder engagement: Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with Aboriginal communities, local services, and government agencies.
  • Research and analysis: Ability to perform independent research work to provide clear evidence-based advice to support project objectives.

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: Tuesday 7 October :59 AM)

Salary: Classification Grade 5/6. Package includes base salary ($99,938- $110,271) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Megan Donnelly, Senior Project Officer,

About the Premier's Department

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of GovernmentThe 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.

This is an Identified role under the Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role.

Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:

  • is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
  • identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
  • is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community


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