Project Officer

Location – Parramatta

Employment type – Ongoing full-time

Grade- 7/8

Salary – $116,981 pa - $129,492 pa plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment in the Office of Deputy Secretary, Corporate Services. You will provide a range of high-quality secretariat, administrative and project support. This may include the provision of advice, including briefings and reports, managing competing priorities, and building strong stakeholder relationships. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced confidential environment and enjoys delivering outcomes that make a real impact.

What you’ll do

• The Business Coordination team is the main point of contact for all queries which relate to Corporate Services functions within the Department of Communities and Justice.
• Be at the centre of Corporate Services coordination and decision-making.
• Coordinate the review and delivery of briefing notes, correspondence and requests for advice.
• Provide secretariat, administrative and project support to key Corporate Services initiatives.
• Liaise with stakeholders across the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), including ministerial services and executive offices.
• Monitor competing priorities, track actions and ensure timely responses to business requests.
• Support project planning, reporting and continuous improvement activities.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture focused on problem-solving, learning and delivering results.

What we’re looking for

We're seeking a highly organised and solutions-focused professional.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Strong knowledge of ministerial correspondence and experience drafting briefing notes and correspondence.

Sound analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Project management experience, including identifying issues, trends and opportunities.

Excellent organisational, workflow and time management capabilities.

Strong knowledge of records management practices and Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to work independently while contributing positively and collaboratively within a team environment.

Why join us?

Make a real impact by supporting senior executive decision-making and strategic initiatives across Corporate Services.

Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with opportunities to learn, grow and develop your career.

Enjoy attractive employment conditions, flexible work practices and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing.

Download the role description.

To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.

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.
• Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

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 an up-to-date resume (maximum 4 pages) and cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role.

Targeted Question 1

Describe a situation in which you had a challenge adapting to a new duty, responsibility, person, or process. How did you adapt?

Targeted Question 2

Provide an example which outlines how you have used your communication skills to solve a problem, what was the problem and the steps you took to resolve it?

Applications close Wednesday, 11 November 2026 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 Narelle Lummis via email at [email protected]

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 Poppy Sgro on 02 9765 3929 or via email at [email protected]

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, visitInclusion 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.
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