At a Glance
- Tasks: Support project coordination, manage financial tracking, and maintain documentation for smooth operations.
- Company: Join a dynamic team delivering impactful infrastructure projects for the community.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work, competitive pay, and opportunities for training and development.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to inclusion and excellence.
- Why this job: Make a difference in community safety while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Detail-oriented with experience in project support and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 102936 - 113579 $ per year.
Location: Parramatta (hybrid Parramatta office and work from home)
Employment type: Ongoing Full-time x2
Salary: Clerk Grade 5/6, $102,936 to $113,579 pa, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
As a Project Support Officer, you will provide comprehensive day‐to‐day support across the project and program, including assisting the team with coordination of activities and deliverables, supporting My Work Zone (MWZ) processes, and managing financial tracking and invoice processing. Maintains Smartsheet and other project reporting tools to monitor progress, track milestones, and produce accurate, timely reports for stakeholders. Performs governance and secretariat functions, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and briefing materials, capturing and distributing meeting minutes, and ensuring actions are tracked and closed out. Contributes to effective project delivery by maintaining organised documentation, supporting compliance requirements, and facilitating clear communication across stakeholders.
What you'll do
As part of the Major Projects Team within Infrastructure and Assets, you will be responsible for but not limited to providing essential day‐to‐day support to the teams by coordinating administrative, financial, reporting and operational activities that keep the portfolio running smoothly.
Infrastructure & Assets, Major Projects is a high‐performing, multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering complex capital works programs for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ). The team is recognised for its strong collaborative culture, working closely with internal stakeholders, industry partners, and service providers to achieve high‐quality project outcomes.
Operating in a fast‐paced and dynamic environment, the team adopts an agile approach to project delivery, enabling it to respond effectively to changing priorities and emerging risks. It brings together expertise across project management, design, procurement, and construction to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with strategic objectives. The team is committed to excellence in governance, stakeholder engagement, and innovation, continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and deliver infrastructure that supports better service outcomes for the community.
What we're looking for
The ideal candidate is a proactive and detail‐oriented project support professional who has experience working across operational justice environments such as courthouses, Community Corrections offices, Community Service Centres and, where relevant, residential service settings. They bring practical understanding of how infrastructure, safety, and service delivery intersect in frontline justice and community environments.
The candidate will ideally have been involved in or supported projects relating to security upgrades, asset maintenance, or compliance with protective security standards, enabling them to navigate stakeholder needs and operational constraints confidently. They demonstrate strong organisational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a commitment to improving processes and delivering high‐quality outcomes.
They communicate effectively, work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, and bring sound analytical skills to support monitoring project progress, preparing documentation, and resolving issues. Familiarity with project reporting, records management and administrative coordination is highly valued. A NSW Driver Licence is essential, along with willingness to travel, and the successful candidate will model resilience, accountability and professionalism consistent with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework.
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
- 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
Applications close Wednesday, 4th November 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
Inclusion and Diversity
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.
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.
Project Support Officer, Operational Security Infrastructure Projects in Parramatta employer: Department of Communities and Justice
Join a forward-thinking organisation that prioritises employee development and community impact at the Glen Innes Correctional Centre. As an Overseer, you'll not only lead a dynamic team but also play a crucial role in mentoring inmates, fostering their skills for future employment while enjoying a supportive work culture that values safety and quality. With opportunities for professional growth and a fulfilling career path, this role offers a unique chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while embracing a vibrant regional lifestyle.
Contact Details:
Department of Communities and Justice Recruitment Team
