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

• Support impactful projects improving liveability and outcomes for our communities
• Aboriginal targeted opportunity, Permanent full-time
• Parramatta office 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

You’ll support the delivery of projects by coordinating administrative and operational activities, tracking milestones, and assisting with reporting, research and documentation to ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed plans, methodologies and priorities.

Working across multiple projects, you’ll help manage competing deadlines by maintaining accurate records, supporting procurement and financial processes, preparing project briefs and updates, and liaising with stakeholders to keep delivery on track while meeting time, cost and quality expectations.

For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Project Officer, Aboriginal Targeted

What you will bring to the role

• Demonstrated high-level administrative skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team, contributing to shared outcomes and supporting colleagues.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail while managing high-volume workloads, ensuring accuracy and quality in deliverables.

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 Sunday 14 June 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Palitja Woodruff (palitja.woodruff@dphi.nsw.gov.au)

To enhance your account security, PageUp is introducing two-factor authentication (2FA). You can follow the step by step guide here. If you experience any issues please reach out on (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1.

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'.