About the Role
The Senior Project Officer leads and delivers policy and program initiatives that support NSW Government commitments under Closing the Gap. You will manage complex projects, provide strategic advice, and work across agencies and stakeholders to drive outcomes that support Aboriginal communities.
You will join our Closing the Gap team within the Reform and Innovation Branch in Aboriginal Affairs NSW, Premier’s Department. The team leads whole-of-government reform and partnerships with Aboriginal stakeholders to deliver long-term social, cultural, and economic outcomes.
To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.
We’re Looking For
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Strong ability to engage, consult and negotiate with government, community and external stakeholders, and provide clear, high-quality advice.
We value diverse experiences. Even if you’re not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.
Why Join Us?
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
Closing date: Monday 29 June 2026 (9:59AM)
Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10 base salary ($129,464 - $142,66, plus super and leave loading
Hiring Manager: Annie Kelly, Principal Project Officer [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.
Additional Information
Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating 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
