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

• Join a dedicated team focusing on bettering outcomes with and for Aboriginal people across the state 
• Aboriginal Identified and Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Office Location: Sydney 
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $93,295 to $102,941 + super 

What’s in it for me? 

Join our deadly team and 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 an identified position, 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).    

In this dynamic role, you will provide a range of administrative and support services, including records management, routine correspondence, financial transactions and purchasing services, and meeting and event coordination to support the effective operation of the Aboriginal Strategy, Policy and Engagement (ASPE) division. 

For more information read the full Role Description here: Executive Support Officer

What you will bring to the role 

• Sound experience providing business, coordination and administration support with proven capacity to support high profile projects in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with a willingness to contribute to group efforts and support colleagues in achieving objectives.  
• High level administrative skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and competing demands.  
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.  

About us 

The Aboriginal Strategy, Policy and Engagement (ASPE) division focuses on bettering outcomes with and for Aboriginal peoples, communities and entities (our partners) in NSW. ASPE centralises the coordination of Aboriginal outcomes to maximise the prosperity of our partners through approaches that unify our organisation, response and representations which protect the cultural rights and interests expressed by the communities we seek to serve. 

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. 

What is an essential requirement: 

• 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:  

o is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and  

o identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and  

o is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. 

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, 17th November 2024 at 11:59pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Luci Foote-Short via luci.footeshort@dpie.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 3, DPHI People Advisory, 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