Principal Project Officer Healing Partnerships (Identified)
You. At the centre of big ideas.
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Opportunity to deliver impactful work that supports healing outcomes for Aboriginal Stolen Generation communities
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Bring your strengths in project delivery, partnership building and leading outcomes in complex environments
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Ongoing, Clerk Grade 11/12 ($149,739 - $173,17 opportunity based in Mascot NSW
About the Role
As Principal Project Officer, Healing Partnerships you will join Aboriginal Affairs NSW within the Truth & Healing branch, working as part of the Healing Partnerships team. This role plays a key part in progressing Healing and Unfinished Business priorities in partnership with Aboriginal communities, government agencies, and the non-government and private sectors.
You will work across government and alongside Stolen Generations Organisations, survivors and communities to monitor and track progress against the 35 recommendations under the NSW Government’s Unfinished Business commitment and support the preparation of related parliamentary reporting.The role also includes providing secretariat support to the Stolen Generations Advisory Committee, a Cabinet committee that guides the implementation of Unfinished Business priorities.In addition, you will manage grants and contracts associated with Healing funding provided to Stolen Generations Organisations.The position encompasses project management, coordination, stakeholder engagement, program delivery, and monitoring and reporting on outcomes.
To learn more about the role please review the Role Description and to learn more about the team visit our website here.
We're Looking For
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Community Partnerships: Experience working respectfully and collaboratively with Aboriginal communities, particularly in sensitive or culturally significant contexts.
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Leadership & Team Development: Demonstrated ability to support and mentor team members, contributing to a positive and high-performing team culture.
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Project Management & Delivery: Strong capability in developing project plans, managing budgets, risks and resources, and ensuring delivery against agreed milestones.
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Governance & Continuous Improvement: Strong capability in monitoring, evaluation and reporting, including working with sensitive data.
We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.
Why Join Us?
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Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
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Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
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Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
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Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
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Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
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A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
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A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)
Closing date: Tuesday, 16 June 2026 (9:59 AM)
Salary: Classification Grade 11/12. Package includes base salary ($149,739 - $173,17 plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.
Hiring Manager: Tegan Hinchey-Gerard, Director Truth & Healing
Contact: To discuss the role, please contact Assistant Project Officer Mirrikie Shaw to arrange a discussion with the Director of Healing Tegan Hinchey-Gerard -
[email protected]
About the Premier's Department
Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government
The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier’s Department.
Our Commitment
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.
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.
Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at
[email protected], or reaching out to the hiring manager.
Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.
This is an Identified role under the Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role. 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 (197 for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:
is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community
