Assistant Project Officer – Learning and Development
- Location: Parramatta, Coffs Harbour or Dubbo with access to hybrid working arrangement
- Full time ongoing opportunity (35 hours per week)
- Salary from $99,938 to $$110,271 pa. + super and annual leave loading
This is a targeted recruitment. While all applicants are welcome, preference will be given to candidates who meet the established standards of the role and are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent. This is because the Department acknowledges this lived experience contributes a perspective valuable to our work with this community.
Your role
At the Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO), our purpose is to ensure every Aboriginal person in NSW has equal access to safe, affordable housing. We work in partnership with Aboriginal communities to deliver programs, services and initiatives that support strong families, thriving communities and better outcomes for Aboriginal people.
We are looking for an Assistant Project Officer Learning & Development to support the design, coordination and delivery of learning and development projects that enhance organisational capability and service delivery.
What you’ll do
Support the design, implementation and coordination of learning and development projects that deliver effective business outcomes.
- Update and maintain project plans, registers, trackers and other project management documentation.
- Draft and refine project documents, reports and status updates for stakeholders.
- Compile project resources and materials to support project delivery.
- Follow up with internal and external stakeholders to keep project activities on track.
- Support project decision-making by gathering information and preparing supporting documentation.
- Assist with rolling out communications related to learning and development initiatives.
- Ensure project activities align with compliance requirements and agreed project methodologies.
- Coordinate meetings including preparing agendas, compiling meeting packs, taking notes and tracking attendance.
- Provide project support to assist the team with day-to-day coordination tasks.
- Work collaboratively with team members and actively seek feedback to support continuous improvement.
What we’re looking for
- Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to monitor tasks, follow up on actions and ensure work progresses in line with agreed timelines.
- Able to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment with multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
- Well-developed communication skills, including the ability to liaise with stakeholders and provide clear and accurate written documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to prepare reports, documents and project materials.
- Demonstrated ability to provide administrative and coordination support to project teams.
- Experience supporting meetings, including preparing agendas, compiling papers and recording meeting outcomes.
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally
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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 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the targeted question below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:
- In 500 words or less, describe a time when you supported the coordination of a project, program, or piece of work. How did you organise tasks, track progress, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure work was delivered on time?
Applications close Wednesday 13th of May 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 Amy Delaforce amy.delaforce@aho.nsw.gov.au
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 (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Stephanie Hughes on 02 8688 0027 or via stephanie.hughes@dcj.nsw.gov.au
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 Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
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