Job Description

Shape your world in the Aboriginal Careers and Capability team where lived experiences and cultural knowledge are at the centre of our work.

• 1 x Temp (until June 2027) and 1 x Permanent full-time opportunities available + you can join our talent pool
• Contribute to meaningful projects that support Aboriginal employment, cultural safety, career development and organisational capability
• Various NSW office locations negotiable with flexible working supported
• Clerk Grade 7/8 with salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 + 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).

As a Project Officer, you'll support the design, delivery and evaluation of projects that enhance the employment experience and workforce outcomes of Aboriginal employees across our department. Working closely with stakeholders, you'll develop project plans, undertake research and analysis and contribute to initiatives that strengthen cultural safety, capability and engagement.

About the team:

Our team is made up of 6 Identified roles. Everything we do is to improve the Aboriginal employee experience at Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI). That means working closely with mob to understand their experiences at work and to make sure their lived experience shape our outcomes. This also takes shape through working with employees and leaders across the department to build organisation capability when it comes to attracting, recruiting, and onboarding, and supporting the growth and belonging of mob in our workplace.

We're looking for:

2 x experienced Project Officers to support us to deliver projects and other activities that are commitments in the DPHI Aboriginal Workforce Plan.

This means:

• Researching and evaluating with a cultural lens
• Engaging with internal and sometimes external stakeholders
• Designing, delivering and evaluating projects with culture at the centre
• Bringing your curiosity, creativity and problem-solving skills to work everyday
• Advocating for and leading change
• Having the confidence and capability to communicate and negotiate with a diverse range of stakeholders across a range of activities including online and face-to-face presentations and workshops

These roles are identified and we're looking for mob with cultural knowledge and capability including:

• Respect and understanding of Aboriginal cultural issues impacting Aboriginal people and communities
• Experience in developing, delivering and evaluating cultural projects and other outcomes
• Working in a team that has a diverse audience, including Aboriginal employees, non-Aboriginal employees and teams, leaders, senior executive and external stakeholders

Essential requirements:

• This is an Aboriginal Identified role under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and be accepted as such by their community.
• Demonstrated knowledge, respect and understanding of Aboriginal cultural issues and strong experience supporting the development, implementation and review of Aboriginal cultural strategies, policies and procedures.

Read the role description for more detail: Project Officer (Identified)

About us

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you’ll help shape lives and communities across NSW while growing your own career, supported by flexible work options, impactful projects and a collaborative, diverse team. As a high-performing and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve, we value your lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we are committed to helping you thrive through flexible arrangements, workplace adjustments and a culture where everyone feels supported, connected and belongs.

Apply now

Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

Applications close 11.55pm on Sunday 6 September 2026.

For more information contact Maggie Bushel via maggie.bushel@dphi.nsw.gov.au or you can contact Ethan Gordon via ethan.gordon@dphi.nsw.gov.au

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander may wish to 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 (including an alternate format of the application form) 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'.