Senior Project Officer (identified)

• Drive delivery of project for Aboriginal communities
• Bring your strong policy, stakeholder engagement and project delivery capability
• Temporary Clerk Grade 9/10 role base salary ($133,348- $146,945 per annum) based in Mascot until 30 June 2028.

About the Role
The Senior Project Officer leads and delivers policy and program initiatives that support NSW Government commitments for Aboriginal communities. You will manage complex projects, provide strategic advice, and work across agencies and stakeholders to drive outcomes that support Discrete Aboriginal communities.

You will join our Community Partnerships Branch in Aboriginal Affairs NSW, Premier's Department. The team leads whole-of-government reform and partnerships with Aboriginal stakeholders to deliver long-term social, cultural, and economic outcomes.

The role will be engaging with Discrete Aboriginal Communities, as part of the Discrete Aboriginal Communities Condition Assessment Project. This role requires extensive travel across NSW.

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


We're Looking For

• Policy and Project Delivery: Proven experience delivering policy initiatives or service delivery reforms, including research, implementation and evaluation.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Strong ability to engage, consult and negotiate with government, community and external stakeholders, and provide clear, high-quality advice.
• Cultural Capability: Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with, and understand issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Ability to analyse complex issues, identify practical solutions and provide sound strategic advice to support reform outcomes.
• Collaboration and Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships and work effectively across teams, agencies and communities.
• Travel requirements: NSW Driver's license and your own vehicle as this role requires extensive travel across NSW.

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 and professional development opportunities
• Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual based on a 35-hour work week
• Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance programs and wellbeing initiatives
• Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks supporting diversity and inclusion
  
  

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume (maximum 5 pages)
• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your suitability
  
  

Closing date: Thursday 3 September 2026 (11:59PM)

Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10 base salary ($133,348- $146,945 per annum), plus super and leave loading

Hiring Manager: Jasmin Speedy, Stakeholder engagement manager, ••••@aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au

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 Commitment
We 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.


Additional Information
Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at ••••@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au, 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 (1977) 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