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

• Support meaningful and impactful projects that make a real difference for Aboriginal communities.
• Aboriginal targeted opportunity, Permanent full-time.
• NSW office location negotiable (North Coast preferred) with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $99,938 to $110,271 + 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.

This is a targeted role under GSE Rule 26 and Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. 

The role

As a Project Support Officer, you will be part of a team supporting Native Title work that has real impact for Aboriginal people and communities. It’s about helping keep projects on track, pulling together research, keeping records and information up to date, and preparing clear, easy‑to‑understand briefings so everyone can make informed decisions. You’ll stay connected with people across the team and our partners, sharing updates and helping things run smoothly day to day.

Some days will be busy, with different priorities and perspectives to balance. We work through this by staying organised, building respectful relationships, and making sure everything we do aligns with Native Title legislation. The focus is on supporting outcomes that are culturally appropriate and delivered in a thoughtful, coordinated way.

For more information read the full Role Description: Project Support Officer (Native Title)

What you will bring to the role

• Stay organised and keep multiple priorities moving, even when things get busy or shift quickly.
• Build respectful, trusting relationships with colleagues, partners and communities.
• Work comfortably with Native Title legislation and follow the right processes every time.
• Communicate clearly and share updates so everyone feels informed and supported.
• Take a practical, hands‑on approach and step in to help where it’s needed to keep things on track

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 Tuesday 26 May 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Matt O’Reilly on matt.oreilly@crownland.nsw.gov.au

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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.

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