Premier’s Department
Project Officer, Closing the Gap (Targeted)
You. At the centre of big ideas.
* Join the Aboriginal Languages Trust as a Project Officer, Closing the Gap (Targeted)
* Clerk Grade 7/8 role base salary ($113,574 - $125,720)
* Temporary role until 1 August 2028 based in Mascot, NSW.
About the Role
The Aboriginal Languages Trust promotes, reawakens, and supports the growth of Aboriginal languages across NSW. As a not‑for‑profit agency within the Premier's Department, it leads coordinated policy and community‑driven initiatives that strengthen cultural identity and advance language revitalisation statewide.
As the Project Officer, Closing the Gap (Targeted), you will assist in developing and maintaining systems, policies and procedures to support effective team operations, whilst providing high quality secretariate duties.
You will join the Aboriginal Languages Trust branch within the Premier’s Department. Further details on the ALT and the work we are doing, please go to https://www.alt.nsw.gov.au/
To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.
We're Looking For
* Policy analysis and research: Conduct research, analyse complex policy issues, identify emerging risks, and develop evidence‑based solutions.
* Secretariate Support: Provide high quality secretariate support whilst maintaining exceptional organisational skills.
* Stakeholder engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to support collaborative policy development and informed decision‑making.
* Project and policy monitoring: Monitor, evaluate and report on policy and project progress to identify issues and ensure outcomes are achieved.
* Communication and documentation: Prepare high‑quality correspondence, reports, briefs and publications aligned with agency requirements.
We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.
Why Join Us?
* Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
* Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
* Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
* Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
* Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
* A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
* A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)
Closing date: Wednesday, 25 March 2026 (9:59 AM)
Salary: Classification Grade 7/8. Package includes base salary ($113,574 - $125,720) plus, superannuation (12%) and leave loading.
Hiring Manager: Marijana Marincic, Manager, ALT CTG
About the Premier's Department
Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government
The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier’s Department.
Our Commitment
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.
The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.
Additional Information
Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at, or reaching out to the hiring manager.
Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this targeted role and greater consideration will be given to their applications, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. This is in accordance with Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment Rules 2014. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants must confirm their Aboriginality in addition to the essential requirements of the role.