Assistant Project Officer Aboriginal Targeted

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Ongoing Aboriginal targeted Assistant Project Officer opportunity
• Parramatta Office location (flexible working supported)
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $99,938 to $110,271 + super

This is a targeted role under GSE Rule 26 and Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

We’re proud to offer a workplace where Aboriginal people feel safe, supported, and empowered. Be a key part of a department that listens, learns, and leads with respect for Aboriginal culture and community, building teams that reflect the strength and diversity of our communities for NSW.  

About the role

Our Assistant Project Officer undertakes a range of project research, analysis, reporting, implementation and administrative activities to support the development and delivery of projects, in line with established project plans and objectives.

About you

You will enjoy engaging with a broad range of stakeholders and want to be part of a team delivering sustainable outcomes for NSW.   

You will support the Greening Our City program, which aims to mitigate the impacts of urban heat and climate change by increasing urban tree canopy and urban biodiversity to develop a more ecologically connected urban landscape. The program delivers grants, engages in partnerships, hosts council workshops and provides other support to promote urban greening outcomes.

In the Green and Sustainable Cities branch you will work as part of a team to create greener and more liveable urban areas by:

• Supporting programs to fund council projects for tree planting and urban greening in urban areas, including through undertaking research tasks, grants administration, analysis and presentation of data, and supporting engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Encouraging greener and more liveable areas through supporting project management and the preparation of Departmental documentation such as briefing notes, responses to correspondence, project reports and website content, and reviewing social media posts.
• Overseeing contracts and deliverables while supporting the implementation of partner led projects, including through supporting the review of project plans and reports and meetings with project stakeholders.

This role will form part of the DPHI Aboriginal Pathways Program. You’ll join a cohort of Aboriginal Assistant Project Officer’s. You’ll have access to a range of culturally supported activities such as:

• Attending online monthly development sessions
• Be supported to attend the Aboriginal Support Network, who gather twice a year through three-day conferences
• Be matched with a mentor to support your career aspirations
• Attending a face-to-face event to around development in Dec 2025 with the program cohort 

For more information about the role please check the Role Description:  Assistant Project Officer

What’s in it for me?

We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Tuesday 7 October 2025 at 11:55pm.

Contact Jillian Grayson via jillian.grayson@dpie.nsw.gov.au for further details.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.