Project Officer (Identified)

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 113574 - 125720

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.

Aboriginal Identified Role
Project Officer
Ongoing Full Time Opportunity
Office location based in Sydney with flexible working supported
Salary relative to experience and ranges from $113574 to $125720 plus super

This is an Aboriginal Identified role 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).

We are seeking a dedicated and culturally grounded Project Officer to contribute to the delivery of highquality programs and initiatives by providing strong project coordination research capability and stakeholder engagement. You will work closely with Aboriginal communities internal teams and external partners to support culturally informed decisionmaking and ensure our work aligns with legislative policy and organisational requirements.

For more information read the full Role Description:Project Officer (Identified) ASPE

About You

You are a proven leader who thrives in complex environments and brings a collaborative relationshipfocused approach. You will demonstrate:

Project Coordination - You are organised analytical and confident working across multiple projects.
Cultural authority You will bring strong cultural knowledge an ability to build respectful relationships and a commitment to improving outcomes for Aboriginal communities
Communication strength Your communication skills allow you to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and youre comfortable navigating both community and government contexts.

Essential requirements

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

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guideto assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathwaysteam for a yarn

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 11:55pm Sunday 1^st February 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact James OKeefe via

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.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

We encourage and supportapplications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustmentsthat 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 or (02) - HR Support option 2 DPHI People Advisory option 1 option 1 and reference Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number.

Required Experience:

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Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.Aboriginal Identified RoleProject OfficerOngoing Full Time OpportunityOffice location based in Sydney with flexible working supportedSalary relative to experience and ranges from $113574 to $125720 plus superThis is an Aborigi...