Project Officer, New England (Identified)-00009P6Q
You. At the centre of big ideas.
1. We are looking for a Project Officer who is passionate about their communities to work alongside community and government stakeholders.
2. You will have knowledge and or experience of the New England North West region and in local community governance and community engagement.
3. Innovative with knowledge and or experience in contract management.
4. This is an ongoing role, grade 7/8, based within the New England North West region.
5. Flexible working arrangements are supported and can be negotiated with management
Driving big ideas at the heart of government.
At the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC), we lead more than 400,000 people in the NSW Public Service to make our state a great place to live, work and visit.
We drive big ideas at the heart of government.
We support the Premier, Cabinet, Ministers, and other government agencies by getting things done. We deliver services and projects, lead policy development, organise key events for the state, and provide innovative ideas we put into action. Our work is challenging, rewarding and different every day.
We’re diverse and ambitious. We believe that we can accomplish great things when people bring their whole selves to work. We’re proud of what we do for the communities of NSW – communities that are reflected in our team.
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About the role.
The Project Officer will work with the Department of Aboriginal Affairs NSW, New England North West regional team.
The role requires the Project Officer to perform project management and support activities to contribute to the development and delivery of a range of projects in line with established objectives. As part of a team the Project Officer facilitates partnerships between Aboriginal community governance bodies, government agencies, and the private and not for profit sectors to achieve common goals that support the social, economic, and culturally development of Aboriginal communities.
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This is an Identified role under the Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role.
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:
6. is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
7. identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
8. is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community
You. Our ideal candidate.
9. You’re eager to make a difference to the Aboriginal communities in the New England North West Region
10. You’re innovative and always looking for new ways to do things
11. You’re adaptable, resilient and agile
12. You have experience in working in an engaging environment with Aboriginal community organisations, Aboriginal Businesses, and the general Aboriginal community.
13. You are willing to travel and hold a Class C drivers license.
We know the value of diverse experiences. Even if you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements, we’d love to hear from you.
Your career, your way.
We are proud of our flexible working culture, and we've been a leader of embedding flexible working practices for many years. Everyone has different needs, and our versatile work culture allows you to craft a work routine to suit you, the business and the people we serve.
We know the value of diverse experiences. Even if you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements, we’d love to hear from you.
At DPC, you get access to:
14. flexible working arrangements
15. inclusive parental leave for all new parents and return to work coaching
16. flex leave
17. great learning and development opportunities and professional networks
18. employee support services
19. fitness and well-being programs
20. staff-led networks including the Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, DPC Diversity and Inclusion Network (DAIN), and the Young Professionals Network.