Project Officer - Governance

Start date: ASAP | 6-month contract

Rate: $500/day + super

Location: Mascot

Working Hours: 7.5 hours per day | 37.5 hours per week

Working arrangement: Hybrid

About The Role

A NSW Government agency is seeking a motivated Project Officer to contribute to the delivery of one of NSW Government's most significant intergovernmental commitments — supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to thrive through meaningful, coordinated policy and program reform.

The Project Officer will be working across project delivery, stakeholder engagement, policy development, and committee governance in a purpose-driven team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of project management and support activities, including preparing reports and briefs, coordinating resources, and maintaining project documentation to ensure outcomes are achieved on time and within scope
• Undertake research and analysis to identify trends, prepare project briefs, and support informed decision-making and planning
• Draft and edit responses to departmental and ministerial correspondence
• Prepare papers and briefing material for committees and meetings on policy and cross-portfolio issues, and manage action registers and follow-up
• Provide high-level secretariat support including agenda setting, minute-taking, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate and coordinate with key government agencies, Aboriginal organisations, and NGOs to facilitate information exchange and support project completion
• Represent the Department in working groups and consultations, developing proposals and providing advice to the Director

Essential Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in project management or coordination within a government or complex organisational environment
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate briefing notes, reports, and correspondence for senior audiences
• Experience engaging and coordinating with a broad range of stakeholders across government and external organisations
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and document management systems
• Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, or a genuine commitment to developing this capability

How to Apply

Please send your tailored resume to ***email_hidden***