• Sydney CBD • Ongoing - Full-Time (35 HPW) – with flexible working arrangements • Clerk Grade 5/6, base salary ($99,938 - $110,271), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading Your role The Assistant Project Officer within the Office for Veterans Affairs undertakes a range of project research, analysis, reporting, implementation and administrative activities to support the development and delivery of projects, in line with established project plans and objectives. What you’ll do As Assistant Project Officer, you will undertake a range of project research, analysis, reporting, implementation, and administrative activities to support the development and delivery of projects managed by the Policy and Programs Team, including the Register of War Memorials and the Community War Memorials Fund grant program. Working in a high volume, fast-paced work environment, you will ensure quality service and advice is provided to stakeholders, whilst contributing project and operational support for a range of projects. You will also …. • Monitor and report on project plans, milestones, and deliverables to ensure time, cost, and quality align with approved project plans. • Maintain and update project documentation, records, and practices to ensure compliance with project management methodologies. • Conduct basic research and analysis and contribute to project briefs to support effective planning and informed decision‑making. • Assist the project team with implementing project plans and completing tasks to achieve agreed outcomes. • Communicate with stakeholders and provide administrative support, including meeting coordination and preparing papers to support project delivery. • Draft correspondence, briefing notes and related documentation on behalf of the manager and team, in line with departmental approved style guidelines and templates, including retrieving and collating complex documents and information. What we’re looking for • Detail-oriented and organised to track project milestones, maintain accurate documentation, and manage multiple tasks effectively. • Capacity to deliver multiple project support activities in line with agreed standards and objectives, under significant time pressures and competing demands and priorities. • Proactive and collaborative to support the project team, anticipate needs, and contribute to achieving agreed outcomes. • Clear and professional communicator who engages confidently with stakeholders, provides timely updates on project status and prepares and writes material that is accurate and well structured . • Candidates that have experience in the Australian Defence Force or an understanding of the experience of veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Download the role description. If you are viewing this ad in Seek and wish to apply via their portal, you will be required to either set up a profile or login via your existing Seek account. To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button. 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 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, veterans, 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 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role: • Provide an example of a recent project you have worked on and how you ensured milestones and deliverables were met, stakeholders were supported, and project documentation was up to date. • Describe a time when you worked within a team providing support to colleagues. How did you ensure you communicated effectively and worked collaboratively? Essential requirements Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances: • National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014 • Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 Applications close Wednesday, 4 March 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 Fabienne Virago on 8688 0677 or at fabienne.virago@veterans.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 contact Paola Piña | Talent Acquisition Officer, via paola.pina@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 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/ Department of Communities and Justice
