1d ago , from Department of Communities and Justice NSW
- Full-time Ongoing role (35 hours per week)
- Salary from $102,936 to $113,579 pa. + super and annual leave loading
- Diverse and inclusive organisation with generous leave entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport
Your role
The Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) is looking for an Assistant Project Officer to join our team and provide essential administrative and coordination support.
The AHO works to improve housing outcomes for Aboriginal people, families and communities across NSW by supporting access to safe, secure and affordable housing. In this role, you will contribute to this important work by helping support the smooth day-to-day operation of the team.
You will prepare correspondence and briefing materials, maintain accurate records and filing systems, support administrative activities and identify opportunities to improve processes and service delivery.
What you'll do
- Prepare correspondence, agendas, meeting minutes, presentations and briefing notes to support business priorities.
- Coordinate administrative activities, maintain office systems and procedures, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery.
- Maintain and manage filing systems, ensuring records are accurately stored, easily retrieved and handled securely in line with relevant standards and guidelines.
- Provide administrative support to team members and assist with day-to-day activities to support the effective operation of the team.
What we’re looking for
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Clear written communication skills, including the ability to prepare correspondence, meeting minutes and briefing materials.
- Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and manage information securely.
- Experience providing administrative support and maintaining office systems and procedures.
- A proactive approach to identifying opportunities to improve administrative processes and service delivery.
- The ability to work collaboratively, provide support to colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment.
Download the role description.
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.
Applications close
Monday 9th November 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
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
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/
The Welcome Experience
Thinking about moving to regional NSW? Get free, personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in. Learn more:www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
The careers site currently promotes this service on the ‘Discover roles with DCJ in regional NSW’ page.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Assistant Project Officer in Parramatta employer: Department: Property
The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is an exceptional employer, offering a meaningful career as a Senior Project Officer in Parramatta with a hybrid working arrangement. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, DCJ provides generous leave entitlements, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work culture focused on making a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal people and communities. Join us to be part of impactful projects that enhance housing outcomes while enjoying a supportive environment that values your contributions.
