Department: Executive Support Team
Department/Agency: Department of Communities and Justice
Location:
Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150
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Req ID: 85052
Senior Project Officer (Business Management)
Commissioning and Planning | Strategy, Policy and Commissioning
Location – Parramatta
Employment type – Ongoing fulltime
Grade – Clerk Grade 9/10
Salary - (133,348 pa - $146,945 pa, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
About Commissioning and Planning
The Commissioning and Planning directorate in Strategy Policy and Commissioning lead engagement with the sector to inform and shape system reform, service improvement and innovation. We work in partnership to develop and procure services, manage contracts and monitor performance to ensure accountability and value for money. We are responsible for sector development, stewardship of the system and achieving quality outcomes for children, families, individuals and communities in NSW.
Commissioning and Planning is a statewide directorate and manage over 1300 human services contracts on behalf of DCJ, across multiple program areas.
Your role
As part of the Executive Office Team, you will play a key role in supporting the effective management and operation of Commissioning and Planning. Working closely with the Executive Director and senior leaders, you will coordinate workforce initiatives, business management activities, governance processes and strategic reporting to support informed decision-making and business continuity.
What you’ll do
As part of the Executive Office Team, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:
Managing workforce establishment activities, recruitment processes and organisational structure changes.
Preparing workforce reporting and providing accurate data and insights to support executive decision-making.
Coordinating staff development and training opportunities.
Coordinating and maintaining secondment and transition to retirement registers and associated approval processes.
Preparing clear and timely staff communications and supporting organisation-wide change initiatives.
Overseeing the management of access groups, distribution lists and workforce administration records.
Overseeing and managing flexible work arrangement records.
Coordinating business continuity planning and risk management activities to support operational resilience.
What we’re looking for
This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced Executive Office where you'll contribute to strategic workforce planning, governance and business management across a large statewide directorate.
In this role, you will:
Build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate complex workforce and business management activities across multiple priorities.
Prepare high-quality reports, communications and briefing material for executive audiences.
Analyse workforce information to support planning, reporting and informed decision-making.
Demonstrate sound judgement and project management skills to deliver outcomes in a dynamic environment.
Work independently with minimal supervision while contributing positively within a collaborative team.
Quickly learn and navigate new systems and technologies and confidently use digital tools to support business operations.
Identify risks and contribute to business continuity and governance activities.
Essential requirements:
Demonstrated experience in business management, workforce planning, project coordination or a related discipline.
Download the role description.
To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.
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.
Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.
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 a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date resume (maximum 3 pages).
Applications close Sunday, 9 August 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact Nadia Marosevic at
[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 call Poppy Sgro on 02 9765 3929 or via email 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
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