Job Description

Senior Project Officer

Location - Parramatta (Flexible Working Arrangements to be considered)

Employment type – Ongoing full-times role

Salary - $133,348.00 - $146,945.00 pa, plus superannuation and leave loading

Your role

The Senior Project Officer plays a key role within the Conduct Unit by managing and coordinating the delivery of complex projects from development through to implementation and evaluation. You drive projects that support Conduct objectives and help to improve operational effectiveness. This is a great opportunity for a candidate to lead impactful initiatives, build project management expertise, and contribute to meaningful outcomes within a dynamic and integrity‑focused environment.

What you’ll do

As a Senior Project Officer you will lead and deliver a range of projects within the Conduct Unit, overseeing planning, development and implementation to ensure outcomes are achieved on time, within scope, budget and quality standards. You’ll manage resources, budgets and reporting requirements, while building strong stakeholder relationships through effective communication and issue resolution. Day-to-day, you will monitor project progress, risks and outcomes, lead project teams to meet key milestones, and provide advice on emerging issues. You will also undertake research and analysis to support evidence-based decision-making and continuous project improvement.

In the Conduct Unit, you will be part of a dedicated team that works to uphold the values and ethics of DCJ. The team works to support all staff and the broader People Branch and ensure that all DCJ staff provide the highest level of service to all clients, including the most vulnerable members of the NSW community.

What we’re looking for

In addition to the essential requirements outlined in the role description, the ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex projects, applying project management methodologies, and delivering outcomes. They will be a strong communicator and relationship builder, able to engage, influence and negotiate effectively. Experience in leading teams, undertaking research and analysis, and translating insights into practical, evidence-based recommendations will be highly regarded.

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

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, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close Sunday, 19 July 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 Allisar Katrib on 0439 958 131 or at allisar.katrib@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

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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

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