Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Join DPHI through the Aboriginal Pathways Program bulk recruitment!
• Aboriginal targeted opportunities across NSW office locations including Parramatta, Newcastle and Orange with other regional locations potentially considered
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $97,027 to $107,059 + super
• RSVP to our Yarn up to find out more about the program 

Find out more here - https://youtu.be/7LeeDUd5rxQ?si=ZMa2SG-MfhHaYwhq

 About you 

• We’re looking for mob who are interested in getting their foot in the door or taking their next career step with NSW Government.
• You’ll have administrative skills, be able to communicate effectively, experience using a range of technologies and project management experience delivering tasks and contributing to the goals of a project. 

*This is an Aboriginal program where only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be considered

About the role

Our department delivers projects across a range of business areas that impact outcomes for NSW. Our business areas include Planning, Crown Lands & Public Spaces, Office of Local Government, Property Development & Valuation, Bradfield Development Authority and more!

You could be working in any of our business areas supporting the delivery of projects and programs as an Assistant Project Officer. 

As an Assistant Project Officer, you’ll add value to a range of tasks including researching, analysing, reporting and administrative work to support projects run smoothly. You’ll provide project and operational support, making sure project plans are on track with time, cost and quality. You’ll balance this work with admin duties which could include managing records, ordering supplies, purchasing goods and services and a range of other tasks to support your team.

For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Project Officer

Yarn up! Join us online to hear from the team about the program.

Date: Wednesday 16 April 2025.

Time: 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm.

Where: MS Teams online meeting.

How to RSVP: To be added to the meeting invite, email or text Ethan Gordon at ethan.gordon@dpie.nsw.gov.au or 0448 812 510.

What we are offering

This program is designed by Aboriginal people, for Aboriginal people! We want to attract, recruit and retain Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander talent through culturally safe recruitment processes and meaningful employment opportunities

Joining DPHI through our Aboriginal Pathways program you will

• Onboard with a group of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees working in similar roles across the department.
• be paired with a mentor when you commence in your role who can support your career journey through their own lived experience and learnings throughout their careers.
• attend monthly development sessions aimed at supporting you settle into the department, and to build on existing or new skills to equip you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in your career!
• become a member of our Aboriginal Support Network (ASN), where you’ll meet and connect with other Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees across NSW.
• Have access to a range of other benefits our department has to offer! We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling work duties, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

Apply online with your resume and cover letter.  Your cover letter should outline past or current work examples that demonstrate your ability to succeed in this role. The key capabilities required to perform this role include the ability to manage self in the workplace, demonstrate strong communication skills, being able to work as part of a team, ability to plan and prioritise your workload, use a range of technology to achieve your tasks and demonstrate your experience in project management.

Applications close Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 11:55PM.

Contact Ethan Gordon, Project Partner, Aboriginal Careers & Capability for a yarn on 0448 812 510 or via ethan.gordon@dpie.nsw.gov.au for further details.

Contact Sandy Ryan, Manager, Aboriginal Careers and Capability for a yarn on 0436 525 666 or via sandy.ryan@dpie.nsw.gov.au for further details.

You can also reach the team at dpieapc@dpie.nsw.gov.au.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.