Job Description

Senior Project Officer

About KWY:

KWY is a leading Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation in South Australia, committed to Creating a Space for Change for Aboriginal families and communities.

Since 2011, KWY has worked to break the cycle of domestic violence, promote safety for women and children, and reduce Aboriginal children in the child protection system through a specialised suite of programs focused on empowering families through culturally grounded support and healing.

Supporting over 1,800 families annually and growing, KWY offers a dynamic and values-driven work environment where your contributions make a real impact. Join our inclusive, collaborative team and help drive meaningful change.

About the position:

The Senior Project Officer is a key role within KWY, responsible for coordinating and delivering a range of strategic and operational projects across the organisation. This includes leading tender and grant writing processes, contributing to program design and implementation, and supporting quality, system and process development to strengthen KWY’s service delivery and impact.

The Senior Project Officer works collaboratively within a high-performing team that drives innovation, growth, and quality improvement across KWY. The role requires strong administrative, strategic, and technical capabilities to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in alignment with KWY’s values and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate tender and grant submissions, including identifying funding opportunities, developing proposals, and ensuring timely and high-quality submissions
• Conduct program design, service modelling, and the implementation of new and existing initiatives
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, deliverables, and risk assessments across a variety of internal and external projects
• Undertake research, policy analysis, and evaluation activities to support evidence-based practice and organisational learning
• Draft high-quality reports, policy submissions, and briefing documents
• Support the development and review of organisational policies and procedures
• Engage with stakeholders and partners through consultation, communication, and collaborative project work
• Ensure compliance with funding requirements, data management, and reporting standards
• Contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement processes
• Work in a culturally responsive, trauma-informed manner that reflects KWY’s values and commitment to community.

About you:

We are looking for a motivated and experienced professional with a strong track record in program development, grant and tender writing, and strategic project delivery. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of social justice and culturally responsive practice, with demonstrated experience working alongside Aboriginal communities to support improved outcomes. You will operate within a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, collaborative framework and bring strong skills in research, stakeholder engagement, and the design of evidence-based programs and services.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary $100,776 - $114,980.32 (range dependent on experience and qualifications). Level 5-6 classification under the SCHADS Award.
• Salary Packaging Attractive salary packaging options (up to $18,550 per FBT year), with options including meal entertainment benefits.
• Generous leave benefits Additional 7 days of gifted leave on top of the 4 weeks annual leave (gifted leave conditions apply)
• Professional development Growing organisation with great career opportunities and ongoing training and career growth
• Inclusive culture Join a friendly, values-driven team passionate about supporting the community
• Employee Assistance Program Support for your wellbeing

Job requirements:

• You must hold a current South Australian Driver's License or a license which permits you to drive in South Australia.
• Successful candidates will be required to clear and maintain probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check (Police Clearance), Working with Vulnerable People Check and Working with Children Check (applicants need to hold a current WWCC to apply). 

About applying:

• Please submit your application via Seek, including a cover letter addressing the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the position description.
• Visit our website www.kwy.org.au/vacant-positions to download the full job description.
• Applications close once position is filled.
• Start date: As soon as possible

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.