Senior Project Officer
Learning and Development Unit
Location: Parramatta - Whilst flexible work arrangements are supported, workplace attendance is required as per the workplace presence policy.
Temporary, Full Time Opportunity for up to 12 months
Grade 9/10: $129,464 - $142,665 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
In this role you will design and develop learning programs for child protection and out-of-home-care practitioners as part of the Learning and Development unit in the Child Protection Practice Office (CPPO). You will write training and create resources for caseworkers and managers addressing identified and emerging practice learning needs.
This is a great opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic team working with a range of stakeholders to create learning opportunities that support practitioners to do their best work for children, families and communities. As you will be developing online as well as in-person learning, skills in eLearn creation or digital publishing are preferred. Skills is learning delivery are welcomed.
You do not need to have worked for DCJ, but you will bring adult learning knowledge and skills to the role, as well as understanding about the needs of practitioners and families they work with. You will preferably have experience in child protection or human services. You will need strong writing and project management skills, and be able to work autonomously or as part of a team.
We are passionate about meeting the diverse learning needs of adults working in a challenging environment and are committed to developing programs that are culturally safe and responsive. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, and applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.
What you’ll do
As part of the team, you will:
- analyse learning needs and develop evidence-informed, effective learning strategies.
- design, write and develop learning programs and resources, for face-to-face, virtual and online approaches.
- embed adult learning principles in the development of different learning solutions such as eLearns, workshops, webinars, coaching resources, group supervision sessions, seminars and conferences.
- collaborate with district staff and stakeholders in and outside CPPO, to develop quality learning programs and resources aligned with DCJs strategic objectives.
- plan for the implementation and evaluation of learning programs, in partnership with other teams in and outside CPPO.
- apply project management skills and systems to deliver results.
What we’re looking for
- Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
- Adult learning design and development knowledge, skills and experience.
- Learning content creation experience across various media e.g. eLearn publishing.
- Strong writing skills and an ability to communicate effectively to a range of audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for collaborating with diverse stakeholders and working autonomously or as part of a team.
- Managing or coordinating projects with multiple deliverables.
- Ability to work under pressure and to timeframes in a high paced work environment.
- An understanding of child protection or human services working environments and practice learning needs.
Appointments are subject to reference checks and the following pre-employment checks:
- National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
- Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
Download the role description.
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 2 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the targeted question below and outlining how you meet the requirements of the role:
- Provide an example demonstrating how you have designed and developed learning programs and resources, highlighting the software, publishing or digital‑production skills you used, and explaining how your design approach addressed the diverse needs of adult learners.
Applications close Tuesday, 16 June 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 the hiring manager Louise Bond 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, please contact Ashlee Roberts via email as a preference to
[email protected] or on 02 9765 4083.
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 our careers site.
Other Information
Roles are Sydney based – CPPO will not meet travel to and from work. As per the Award, section 26.1 states: Any authorised official travel and associated expenses, properly and reasonably incurred by a staff member required to perform duty at a location other than their normal headquarters shall be met by the Department.
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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