Location – Parramatta Hybrid Employment type – Temporary till 30 June 2028 Salary: Clerk Grade 3/4 - $ 84,659- $ 92,701 per annum superannuation Your role Homes NSW is a division of the Department of Communities and Justice. It brings together the housing and homelessness functions of the Department of Communities and Justice, the NSW Land and Housing Corporation, Aboriginal Housing Office and key worker housing functions from across government all under one roof. Homes NSW leads work to deliver more social and affordable housing, end the cycle of homelessness, and deliver quality public housing to our 262,000 tenants across NSW. The Design Office within the Housing Portfolio champions, leads and drives high quality design across all Homes projects. The Graduate – Design Office role provides entry-level professional support within the Homes NSW Design Office, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, sustainable, well-designed social and affordable homes and great places. Working under supervision, the role supports design, research, analysis and coordination activities across all design stages and processes. The position assists multidisciplinary project teams and gains practical exposure to government governance frameworks, design and planning controls and public sector delivery environments, while applying and developing foundational professional knowledge. What you’ll do The role is suited to recent graduates seeking to apply their tertiary qualifications within a government design context and to build practical experience across concept design, design development and assurance functions, and broader design advocacy and guidance development. Your role will include: Assist in undertaking analysis of precinct context, site conditions and relevant planning controls to support feasibility and early design activities. Contribute to research and review of statutory requirements, policy settings and design considerations relevant to housing delivery. Support the preparation of project briefs, design documentation and presentation material for internal governance and design assurance processes. Collate and synthesise technical and project information to assist in the preparation of internal reporting and briefing material. Provide coordination and administrative support across assigned projects, including maintaining documentation, tracking actions and supporting consultant engagement processes. Assist in reviewing documentation against applicable design standards, specifications and compliance requirements under supervision. Build constructive working relationships with internal stakeholders and external consultants to support collaborative delivery. Identify and appropriately escalate issues that may impact project delivery in line with established governance and supervision arrangements. What we’re looking for Completed Masters level qualification in Architecture. Strong design skills and foundational knowledge of architecture and urban design, gained through tertiary study. Demonstrated ability to support the preparation and coordination of reports, presentations and project documentation. Strong visual, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesise technical information into clear and structured material. Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities with accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment and respond positively to feedback and direction. 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 environmentCompetitive pay and conditions Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs. 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? To download the role description and apply, please head over to our job board: > Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages). Applications close Monday 27 April at 11:59pm AEST. Got a question? For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact Angela Fennell on at If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process please call Katie Hardy on or 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: > The Welcome Experience Thinking about moving to regional NSW? Get free, personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in. Learn more: > The careers site currently promotes this service on the ‘Discover roles with DCJ in regional NSW’ page. Read more Read less
