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

• Unique opportunity to manage and coordinate projects working directly with local Aboriginal communities across NSW
• Temporary Full Time opportunity up to 30 June 2026
• Office location – Broken Hill/Dubbo/Newcastle, other locations by negotiation
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $125,693 to $138,510 + super

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, 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.

The role

This is an Aboriginal Identified role 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). 

You will work closely with Local Aboriginal Land Councils to deliver, manage and coordinate the implementation of a wide range of projects to achieve the program outcomes and objectives

Bringing your exceptional project management skills, you will manage and oversee all aspects of program and project planning, development and implementation for a range of projects, including developing project plans, coordinating resources, managing budgets, and meeting reporting requirements, to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope and established project management methodology

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Program Coordinator

What you will bring to the role

• Experience in the delivery of grants and working alongside Aboriginal communities
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• High level of financial literacy, including ability to complete acquittals, manage financial compliance and internal reporting processes
• Empathy and emotional intelligence to understand the needs and perspectives of Stakeholders and Communities.
• Resilience and a positive attitude to persevere through obstacles and maintain productivity during challenging times.
• Creativity and innovation to bring fresh ideas and approaches to problem-solving and project development.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Enjoys autonomy and demonstrates proficiency in working independently, taking initiative, and making decisions.

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated equivalent industry or professional experience in the relevant area
• 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:

• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
• is accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

• Sensitivity to and understanding of Aboriginal Culture and an excellent understanding of Aboriginal community governance and structures.
• This role requires extensive travel within NSW and a current NSW Driver’s Licence.

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

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11:55pm, Thursday 22^nd May 2025

Should you require further information about the role please contact Brendon Chatfield via brendon.chatfield@crownland.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.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

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 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn