Project Support Officer Aboriginal Empl

Project Support Officer Aboriginal Employment

Location – Parramatta

Employment type – Clerk Grade 3/4 - Ongoing full-time role

Salary - $87,199.00 - $95,482.00 pa, plus superannuation and leave loading

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

Your role

The role within the Aboriginal Employment Strategy team will provide high-quality project and administrative support to assist in the successful delivery of key initiatives and priorities. You will work closely with team members to support the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of a range of projects and programs that contribute to achieving Aboriginal employment outcomes across DCJ.

This is a great opportunity to join a culturally inclusive and collaborative team, gaining exposure to a diverse range of projects while contributing to meaningful work that supports a more inclusive and representative workforce. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, build strong stakeholder relationships, and play a valuable role in supporting the ongoing success of the Aboriginal Employment Strategy.

What you’ll do

As a Project Support Officer, you will provide high-quality administrative and project coordination support to the Aboriginal Employment Strategy team, contributing to the successful delivery of strategic projects, programs and events. You will coordinate project activities, maintain accurate records, support reporting requirements, and assist with implementing key initiatives.

Working collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders, you will build effective relationships and help ensure projects are delivered efficiently and achieve intended outcomes.

As part of the Employee Experience and Learning – Aboriginal Employment Strategy team, you will contribute to meaningful work that strengthens the Aboriginal workforce and supports a culturally safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace across DCJ.

What we’re looking for

As a Project Support Officer within the Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) team, you will provide high-quality administrative, project and program support to assist in the development, coordination and implementation of Aboriginal employment policies, strategies and initiatives across the Department. You will contribute to workforce strategy implementation, support Aboriginal employment networks, coordinate department-wide initiatives, and assist in delivering programs that strengthen Aboriginal attraction, retention, career development and leadership.

You will be highly organised and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, and consistently deliver quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.

The team is committed to delivering meaningful initiatives that create a positive impact on the future DCJ workforce, with a strong focus on strengthening Aboriginal employment outcomes and supporting the growth, development, and representation of the Aboriginal workforce across the Department.

This is an Aboriginal Identified role because its primary purpose is to deliver services that benefit DCJ's Aboriginal workforce and contribute to improved Aboriginal workforce development outcomes across the Department.

We are seeking an Aboriginal person who brings strong cultural knowledge, credibility and connections, together with the ability to engage respectfully with Aboriginal employees, communities and stakeholders. The successful candidate will demonstrate cultural capability by applying Aboriginal perspectives to their work, fostering culturally safe practices, and supporting initiatives that strengthen Aboriginal employment, representation and career development across DCJ.

Given the nature of the role, it is essential that you demonstrate a strong understanding of Aboriginal cultures, communities, histories, organisations and ways of working, informed by your lived experience and cultural knowledge. You will apply this capability to build respectful relationships, work in culturally responsive ways, and contribute to initiatives that foster culturally safe and inclusive workplaces for Aboriginal employees.

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.

Download the role description.

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 the requirements of the role/focus capabilities and answer the two targeted questions below:

Targeted Question 1: This is an Aboriginal Identified role. How have your cultural knowledge, lived experience and relationships helped you work effectively with Aboriginal people, communities or organisations? How would you apply this in the role?

Targeted Question 2: Tell us about a time you supported a project, program or event. What was your role, and how did you manage your workload to meet deadlines?

Applications close Thursday, 6 August 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Michelle Shipp on 0457 248 453 or at michelle.shipp@dcj.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 Anjy Fayad on 02 9765 3042 or via anjy.fayad@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.

For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website (for all roles except Aboriginal Identified).

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

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