Senior Project Officer - Aboriginal Outcomes

Senior Project Officer - Aboriginal Outcomes, Court Services - CT&SD
Location - Sydney CBD with access to hybrid working arrangements
Ongoing - Full Time
Clerk Grade 9/10 - Salary $102,859 - $133,183 pa, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
The Department of Communities and Justice acknowledges lived experience and how it contributes to the valuable work we do with the community.
We strongly encourage and support applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons.
While all applications are welcome, once we have determined through merit-based
assessment which candidates meet the pre-established standards of the role, we will select the candidate who is also an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander person.
What you'll do
The Senior Project Officer supports the Manager Aboriginal Outcomes to successfully deliver on the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) Aboriginal outcomes strategy and other DCJ business objectives targeting Aboriginal people, communities and businesses.
This role is committed to improving outcomes for the benefit of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
What we're looking for

• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with Aboriginal communities and key stakeholders to successfully deliver projects
• Strong communication skills and the ability to tailor communications to a varied audience
• Experience managing and overseeing all aspects of project planning, development, implementation, delivery, successful project outcomes and evaluation
• The capacity to manage your workload, prioritise and meet deadlines within located resources in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to independently undertake research and formulate recommendations to support evidence based project planning and decision making

Key knowledge and experience

• Demonstrated cultural capability, knowledge and understanding of contemporary social issues affecting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, including skills in identifying and/or responding to the diverse needs of Aboriginal people experiencing significant trauma and disadvantage
• Significant experience in liaising with multiple stakeholders and prioritising key deliverables

Essential requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in managing projects.

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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 where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the targeted question below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

• In this role you will be managing various projects, please provide an example of one way you have monitored the performance of a project against project deliverables. What were the outcomes you were expecting and how did you know if they were being achieved?

• In order to increase the Aboriginal workforce in our organisation, it is important to also increase cultural capability to retain valuable and experienced employees. Please outline your cultural capability, knowledge and understanding of contemporary social issues affecting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people.

Applications close - 11.59pm (AEDST) - Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, it is encouraged to contact the hiring manager Kim White, or 0458 567 300
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, please call Natalie on 8688 7244 or via
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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 .
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 and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.