Senior Project Officer

Department: Solutions & Services

Department/Agency: Department of Communities and Justice

Location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

Req ID: 83426

• Location: Sydney CBD with access to hybrid working arrangements
• Employment Type: Temporary full-time opportunity (up to June 2027)
• Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10 $129,464 to $142,665pa. + super + leave loading

Your role

As Senior Project Officer, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of complex projects that support Court Services.

You will contribute to multiple initiatives, coordinate resources, develop and monitor project plans, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.

What you’ll do

You will join a small team of project management professionals that contribute valuable outcomes to court users, judicial officers, and a diverse range of stakeholders across the justice system.

You will also;

• Manage the delivery of complex projects from planning through to implementation and evaluation.
• Develop project plans, coordinate resources and support governance and reporting requirements.
• Monitor project performance, including risks, issues and benefits realisation.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships, managing communication and negotiations.
• Undertake research and provide advice and recommendations to support evidence-based decision making.
• Support and guide project team members to achieve milestones and deliver outcomes.

What we’re looking for

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including influencing and negotiation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project plans, risks, and reporting requirements.
• Understanding of project governance frameworks and methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.

Download the Role Description

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.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• Great team environment
• Work on projects that impact communities statewide
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements and a supportive team culture

• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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Work that really matters

The Solutions and Services Unit in the Court and Tribunal Service Delivery (CTSD) Division is dedicated to implementing priority initiatives for Court Services. The Unit provides specialised expertise to develop and deliver integrated, consistent solutions and services across various court jurisdictions.

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.

Ready to join us?

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

25th June 2026 at 11:59pm.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Megan Jones on 0455 986 615 | ***email_hidden***

If you have any questions about the application process or would like to request a recruitment adjustment (for example submitting your application in a different format), please call Dean on 02 9765 3526 or email the recruiter

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.

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