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Division: Homes NSW

Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150

Req ID: 69196

Assistant Project Officer

Location – Parramatta with flexible working arrangements
Employment type – Full time Ongoing position available
Salary – Clerk Grade 5/6 - $93,295 - $102,941 per annum plus employer’s contribution to superannuation

This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only.

Your role
The Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) is a statutory body established under the Aboriginal Housing Act 1998 (NSW) to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have access to affordable, quality housing.
The AHO is governed by an all-Aboriginal Board, which provides advice to the Minister for Water and Minister for Housing in NSW. In addition, the AHO manages and coordinates an annual capital works program, along with developing and implementing financial and resourcing strategies.
The purpose of the Assistant Project Officer is to support the design and implementation of a range of projects, in line with the directorate’s responsibilities, which improve AHO service delivery or operations and contribute to better outcomes for Aboriginal people including individuals, families, groups and communities.

What you’ll do

As part of the Strategy and Portfolio Development Team, you will:

• Support the design, implementation and coordination of projects that deliver effective business unit outcomes and meet client service delivery needs.
• Undertake research and analysis to support the development of key projects and the improvement of processes to ensure good business outcomes.
• Use project management methodologies and processes to ensure consistent high quality outcomes.
• Update project documentation, including registers, which support delivery of projects in compliance with agreed upon project management methodology.
• Prepare standard project-related documents for key stakeholders as required, including status updates, reports, budgets and discussion papers to manage the flow of information.
• Assist the project team with completing tasks and implement project plans as required to ensure agreed outcomes are achieved.

You'll work as part of a team of skilled professionals who are passionate about their work and dedicated to achieving the highest standards. The team fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture where open communication, innovation, and continuous improvement are highly valued.

You'll be working in a dynamic and flexible environment that combines a balance of open-plan areas for collaborative work and private spaces for focused tasks. The office is equipped with modern technology and comfortable amenities, designed to encourage creativity, productivity, and well-being.

What we’re looking for

• Cultural capability and sensitivity to work effectively with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders, to ensure projects align with community needs and contribute positively to Closing the Gap initiatives.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills to manage multiple tasks, such as coordinating appointments, meetings, and travel, and providing executive support to the team.
• Experience in financial management, including creating vendors, raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and preparing financial reports to support project delivery.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills to maintain positive relationships and work effectively with project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and consultants.
• Strong research and analytical skills to review market trends and prepare informed advice for property acquisition and redevelopment decisions.
• Experience in preparing accurate project reports, handling procurement processes, and ensuring all activities comply with departmental policies and guidelines.

As an Identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons, Australia’s First Nations people.
Where a position is identified, an applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification under the exception in Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
There are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows. Either will be accepted:

Confirmation of Aboriginality form
or
Written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below:

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

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For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people https://www.dcj.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-dcj/pathways/careers-for-aboriginal-people.html

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. You will need to attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum three pages) with a brief outline on how you meet each of the requirements of the role and answer the two targeted questions below:





Applications close Tuesday 8th October 2024 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 Martina Boktor on 0436 633 603 or at martina.boktor@aho.nsw.gov.au

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 Justine Clark on 02 8688 0549 or via Justine.clark@dcj.nsw.gov.au

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.

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

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