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Exciting opportunity to join the Aboriginal Outcomes Team with Crown Lands

• Are you ready to make a real impact on the lives of Aboriginal communities in New South Wales?
• Project Officer (Identified)
• Temporary Full Time Opportunity up to 30 June 2026
• Office location – Parramatta, other NSW locations considered
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $110,266 to $122,058 + super

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).

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

As the Project Officer you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of initiatives that aim to improve outcomes for Aboriginal people across the state.

You will undertake project management and support activities to contribute to the development and delivery of a range of projects, including operational policy and procedure development and legislative reform within established objectives for Aboriginal communities.

The role focuses on land activation support for Aboriginal communities, primarily targeting housing outcomes, working collaboratively with Aboriginal communities, interested internal and external key stakeholders and government agencies to enhance service delivery and achieve Closing the Gap priorities, to help Aboriginal communities realise their land aspirations.

For more information read the full Role Description: Project Officer

What you will bring to the role

• Sensitivity to and understanding of Aboriginal Culture and Aboriginal community governance and structures.
• Knowledge of NSW Planning and Land Rights systems.
• Strong project management abilities including time management and organisational skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines efficiently, while effectively involving team members and stakeholders throughout the process.
• High-level written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills, with the ability to work with diverse professionals in a collaborative environment.
• High level administrative skills to develop and maintain clear and thorough project documentation to support informed decision-making.
• Enjoys autonomy and demonstrates proficiency in working independently, taking initiative, and making decisions. 
• Team player with the ability to thrive in a multi-skilled team environment.

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 Warren Martin via warren.r.martin@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