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• Internal expression of interest for an Aboriginal Identified Principal Program Officer
• Temporary full-time opportunity, based in Parramatta
• Salary ranges from $148,230 to $162,682 + super

Through an internal expression of interest, our newly created Aboriginal Outcomes Branch is seeking a Principal Program officer.

About You

You will provide strong leadership within the new Aboriginal Outcomes Branch, guiding DCCEEW’s strategic efforts to drive Aboriginal outcomes. You will coordinate performance reporting under Closing the Gap and build dynamic relationships with the NSW Coalition of Peak Aboriginal Organisations. You will support the Director to design DCCEEW’s Aboriginal Outcomes Strategy. You will provide expert advice to a range of business groups across DCCEEW. You will foster a positive team culture and demonstrate DCCEEW’s core values in all aspects of your work.   

Aboriginal Outcomes Branch

DCCEEW recently established a new Aboriginal Outcomes Branch (AOB) to strengthen our capacity to deliver quality Aboriginal Outcomes. The team will design and implement a range of strategic business plans across DCCEEW to drive better Aboriginal outcomes. The team is focused on enhancing visibility of Aboriginal initiatives, streamlining performance management and establishing a strong and credible evidence base. The team will develop an Aboriginal Outcomes Strategy for 2025/26 to consolidate more than 240 current Aboriginal initiatives under one cohesive program.

Essential Requirements

• This is an identified role under 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:
  • is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
  • identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
  • is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

• • Sensitivity to and understanding Aboriginal Culture and an excellent understanding of Aboriginal community governance and structures.
  • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated equivalent industry or professional experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: Principal Program Officer

Potential applicants are invited to a Q and A session about the role on Tuesday 22 July 2025 @ 11.30am via Microsoft teams. To register for this, please email SPSE-SPC-Aboriginal Outcomes Branch Mailbox spse-spc-aboriginal-outcomes-branch@dcceew.nsw.gov.au by COB Monday 21 July.

To Apply

Please provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) expressing your interest and outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications will close on Sunday 27th July 2025.

Should you require further information about the role please contact George Blacklaws via spse-spc-aboriginal-outcomes-branch@dcceew.nsw.gov.au

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:

• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au  (please include reference number).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/premiers-priorities/our-mob-on-country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.