Project Officer (Operations),
Youth Justice
* 1 x Temporary Full time up to 26 November 2026
* 1 x Temporary Full time up to 5 January 2027
* Location - Parramatta
* Clerk Grade 7/8, Salary ($113,574 - $125,720 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
This is a targeted recruitment.
While all applicants are welcome, preference will be given to candidates who meet the established standards of the role and are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent. This is because the Department acknowledges this lived experience contributes a perspective valuable to our work with this community.
Your role
The Project Officer performs project management and support activities to contribute to the development and delivery of a range of projects within the Custody, Community and Youth Justice Conferencing/Remand reduction teams. Projects may include supporting the design and implementation of remand reduction initiatives, coordinating custody to community transition projects, contributing to the delivery of Youth Justice Conferencing reforms, and supporting operational improvements aligned with Closing the Gap priorities. The role works closely with internal teams and Aboriginal stakeholders to support culturally informed practice and initiatives aimed at reducing the over‐representation of Aboriginal young people in custody and strengthening outcomes across Youth Justice services
What you'll do
As part of the Operations Unit within Youth Justice you will
* Provide a range of project management and support services, including preparation of reports and briefs, coordinating resources, maintaining project documentation and implementing and monitoring project plans, to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope, in line with established agency project management methodology
* Prepare and maintain project documentation for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes to ensure accessibility of quality information and contribute to the achievement of project outcomes
* Deliver training and communicate with key stakeholders, coordinate working groups, committees and consultations to facilitate exchange of information and support project completion in line with project plans
* Source, collate and compile data and information to identify emerging issues and track and report on project progress against established milestones and deliverables
* Undertake research and analysis, identifying trends and preparing project briefs, to support informed decision-making and planning
What we're looking for
* NSW Working with Children Check clearance
Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:
* National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
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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. You will need to attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum three pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the focus capabilities & requirements of the role and answer the two targeted questions below:
* This role works closely with Aboriginal stakeholders and supports initiatives aligned with Closing the Gap priorities. Describe your experience working with Aboriginal people, communities, or organisations, or contributing to culturally informed practice. In your response, include:
* how you approached engagement or collaboration
* what you learned
* how this experience would inform your work in this role.
* Describe a project you have supported or delivered in an operational, community, or justice‐related environment. In your response, outline:
* the purpose of the project
* your role and responsibilities
* how you coordinated stakeholders or managed competing priorities
* the outcome achieved.
Applications close Wednesday 11 March 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Anita Borg via
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 Lisa Smith on 0456 199 105 or via
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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.
Other Information
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