Senior Project Officer, Tackling Violence
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Job no: 548299
Work type: Ongoing full-time
Location: Sydney Olympic Park
Categories: Case Work, Family Support, Social Work, Program Management, Project Management
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- Ongoing full-time opportunity
- Hybrid role - Sydney Olympic Park location
- Clerk Grade 9/10 - Salary ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super & leave loading
The Senior Project Officer leads the strategic integration, development and delivery of programs that support the Tackling Violence initiative as part of the Office of Sport’s broader domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) primary prevention work.
The role works closely with Aboriginal communities, the sport sector and internal partners to ensure culturally responsive, evidence‑based program design and implementation. It plays a key role in coordinating interrelated prevention activities, strengthening community partnerships, and ensuring initiatives align with the NSW Strategy for the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence 2024–2028. The position also oversees program monitoring, evaluation, risk management and reporting to support informed decision‑making and deliver meaningful outcomes for First Nations communities and the wider NSW community.
Responsibilities
- Lead project planning, development and implementation activities for the Tackling Violence initiative to ensure delivery aligns with objectives, timelines, governance and stakeholder expectations.
- Redesign and develop the Tackling Violence program, incorporating recommendations from the Inside Policy review and stakeholder feedback.
- Provide strategic integration across interrelated primary prevention programs, including Aboriginal‑led Prevention, managing interdependencies and day‑to‑day delivery issues.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with Aboriginal partners, community organisations, service providers and internal stakeholders to support collaborative delivery and manage expectations.
- Coordinate resources, budgets, reporting and project‑related activities (procurement, contracting, grants) to ensure outcomes are delivered on time, within scope and in line with policy and contractual requirements.
- Monitor and evaluate program implementation, including risks, contingencies, benefits and quality, applying mitigation strategies and escalating issues where required.
- Provide timely, evidence‑based advice, briefings and reports to senior leaders and stakeholders on program progress, risks, emerging issues and implementation considerations.
You bring strong experience working with Aboriginal communities, with a deep understanding of Aboriginal culture, governance structures and culturally appropriate ways of working. You are an adaptable project professional who can manage complex, interrelated prevention initiatives in a dynamic environment while maintaining program integrity and cultural responsiveness.
You communicate clearly, negotiate effectively and build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders, including Aboriginal partners, community organisations and government agencies. You are skilled at managing competing priorities, identifying risks early, and applying sound judgement to determine when escalation is required. Your ability to integrate programs, coordinate resources, and support evidence‑based evaluation ensures high‑quality, impactful outcomes aligned with whole‑of‑government prevention priorities.
Key Experience & Knowledge
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of Aboriginal culture, supported by experience working with Aboriginal communities and sound knowledge of Aboriginal community governance, structures and culturally appropriate ways of working.
The Office of Sport supports all people, communities and organisations across NSW to enjoy and realise the benefits of participating in sport and active recreation. We provide leadership, policies, programs, funding and infrastructure to ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate.
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. OoS supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.
Share your ambitions with us - 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 29th March 2026. Should you require further information about the role please contact Kate Stone at kate.stone@sport.nsw.gov.au.
The Office of Sport undertakes employment screening for all prospective employees to ensure thorough, fair and consistent recruitment practices. Screening may include National Criminal Record Checks, Working with Children Checks (for relevant roles), service and conduct checks, referee checks, right-to-work verification, conflict-of-interest declarations, and preemployment health assessments.
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 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 workforcemanagement@sport.nsw.gov.au and reference 'Request an Adjustment - SPO Tackling Violence'
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