Department: Portfolio Asset Management
Department/Agency: Department of Communities and Justice
Location:
Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150
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Req ID: 86146
Assistant Project Officer
Location – Parramatta Hybrid working
Employment type – Temporary until 30 June 2028
Salary – GR5/6 $ 99,938 - $ 110,271 plus superannuation
Your role
The NSW Government is determined to make NSW a place where everyone has access to safe and secure housing, and where experiences of homelessness are rare, brief and non-recurring.
Homes NSW is a division of the Department of Communities and Justice. It brings together the housing and homelessness functions of the Department of Communities and Justice, the NSW Land and Housing Corporation, Aboriginal Housing Office and key worker housing functions from across government all under one roof.
Assist in managing and implementing a range of projects across Homes NSW, to support and improve service delivery and optimise outcomes in the portfolio performance and stakeholder relations.
The role applies asset management principals to develop Professional Service Briefs for Asset Sales, redevelopment and upgrade opportunities, and applies knowledge of Council Easements, Deeds of License, Access and Agreements to support service delivery.
What you’ll do
Conduct high‑quality research and analysis to provide timely, well‑considered advice, recommendations and resolutions on high‑priority complaint matters.
Govern, identify and appropriately escalate contentious and complex issues to mitigate operational, financial and reputational risks to Homes NSW.
Demonstrate strong adaptability, effectively managing competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment with critical deadlines.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues across Escalations, Housing Services, DCJ Legal and key stakeholders.
Monitor and track progress to ensure information, evidence and PONs are delivered within NCAT‑mandated timelines and Homes NSW procedures.
Support and govern responses to preliminary Ombudsman enquiries, ensuring accuracy, consistency and timely delivery.
Assist in preparing a range of project related documents including briefing notes, status updates, reports, budgets and discussion papers.
Utilise and implement project management methodologies and processes in all projects.
Assist in managing a range of projects to deliver initiatives to Homes NSW.
What we’re looking for
Relevant tertiary qualifications in a related discipline are desirable, or an equivalent combination of skills, knowledge, and practical experience, with a strong commitment to ongoing professional development.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and stakeholder engagement
Understanding of project management practices.
Understanding of asset management principals in the development of Professional Service Briefs for Asset Sales, Redevelopment and Upgrade opportunities.
Understanding of Council Easements, Deeds of Licence, Access and Agreements as well as State and Local Government Policy in an asset management environment.
Essential requirements
Understanding of the Australian Building Codes, Australian Standards, Government or commercial probity and contracting standards.
Current driver’s licence.
Current White Card
Download the role description.
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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
A challenging and rewarding career
Flexible, autonomous work environment
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
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We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the targeted question below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role including the focus capabilities found in the role description:
In 500 words or less describe your experience managing conflicting priorities and deadlines within a busy team environment. Please outline a specific situation; what were the competing priorities and how did you successfully deliver on those in the required timeframes.
In 500 words or less describe how you have worked with various stakeholders on a project/s and ensured you kept them updated on milestones. Outline how you took responsibility for keeping them informed and building positive relationships.
Applications close Sunday 20 September at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Vanda Blakeway on 0457 626 170 or
[email protected]
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please contact Katie Hardy at
[email protected]
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
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