Principal Project Officer, Keeping Places (Targeted)

Job Description

Premier’s Department Principal Project Officer, Keeping Places (Targeted) (req39460) You. At the centre of big ideas. Do you enjoy working in a high-profile, fast-paced environment, on a diverse range of emerging issues as well as longer term strategic priorities? Are you an enthusiastic advocate for the appreciation and growth of Aboriginal language and culture? Do you thrive on engaging and coordinating with diverse stakeholders, driving collaboration and project success? Do you strive to connect, listen, advocate, and enable Aboriginal Communities, to lead accountability and change across Government? We’re looking for experienced professionals to bring their expertise in project management to our remarkable team. This is a temporary Grade Clerk 11/12 role, up to 24 October 2026, based in Mascot. About the Role The Principal Project Officer drives the success of project teams, leading the development, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of a portfolio of strategic projects. This role is crucial in achieving project outcomes and supporting the attainment of organisational objectives.To learn more about the role please review the Role Description. You. Our ideal candidate. You hold relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in project management and consistently deliver results within tight timeframes. You have expertise in all aspects of project work, including research, development, implementation, review, and evaluation, with a trauma-informed approach prioritising the needs of Aboriginal Communities. You provide expert, culturally appropriate advice to stakeholders, ensuring projects align with plans, budgets, and objectives. You excel in leading and managing project teams to foster collaboration and deliver outcomes in partnership with Aboriginal Communities. You build genuine relationships with Aboriginal organisations and Communities to achieve outcomes for the Keeping Places Project. You can communicate sensitively and effectively with, and understand issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. You uphold AANSW's commitment to Aboriginal Cultural and Intellectual Protocols in project delivery. You maintain meticulous records and ensure compliance with cultural protocols. You are adaptable and willing to travel across NSW to engage with communities and stakeholders, ensuring meaningful consultation. You bring innovation and seek new approaches to keep projects adaptive, community-focused, and culturally appropriate.We know the value of diverse experiences. Even if you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements, we’d love to hear from you.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this targeted role and greater consideration will be given to their applications, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. This is in accordance with Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment Rules 2014.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants must confirm their Aboriginality in addition to the essential requirements of the role.About the Team Our team at Aboriginal Affairs NSW dedicates itself to supporting Aboriginal peoples and communities in shaping their own future. We are enthusiastic advocates for the appreciation and growth of Aboriginal language and culture. Through collaboration, we strive to enhance the social, economic, and cultural well-being of Aboriginal communities in New South Wales. As part of our work, we establish partnerships to positively contribute to the agency’s goals and achieve meaningful outcomes.About the Department Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of GovernmentThe Premier’s Department leads the state’s 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities.We connect to deliver at the heart of government. Imagine your career at the Premier’s Department and learn more about the department.Your career, your way. We are proud of our flexible working culture, and we've been a leader of embedding flexible working practices for many years. Everyone has different needs, and our versatile work culture allows you to craft a work routine to suit you, the business and the people we serve.At the Premier’s Department, you get access to: flexible working arrangements inclusive parental leave for all new parents and return to work coaching flex leave great learning and development opportunities and professional networks employee support services fitness and well-being programs staff-led networks including the Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Network (DAIN), and the Young Professionals Network. How to apply To start your journey in becoming our new Principal Project Officer, Keeping Places, you’ll need to create an account on I Work for NSW and apply online. Your application should include: a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages). a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages). If you run into any technical difficulties with your online application, contact I Work for NSW Support at or 1800 562 679.Salary: Clerk Grade 11/12. Package includes salary ($145,378 - $168,130), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.Closing date: Monday 3 February 2025 (9:59 AM)Learn more For enquiries, please contact the hiring manager Lisa Madden, Executive Director, Truth and Healing, on 0459 861 643 or To help us figure out if you’re the right person for the role, the selection process may include an interview and relevant assessments, and we expect it will take up to 6–8 weeks.Candidates can request a reasonable adjustment throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact the hiring manager.A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. Once added to the talent pool, you may be contacted about similar ongoing and temporary roles that may become available over the next 18 months.Our commitment The Premier’s Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations. #J-18808-Ljbffr