Company description:

Department of Communities and Justice

Job description:

Senior Policy and Projects Officer

· Location - Parramatta, flexible working locations within NSW

· Employment type - Temporary, full-time, up to February 2026 with potential for extension

· Grade - Clerk Grade 9/10

· Salary - $125,693 pa - $138,510 pa plus employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

The Multicultural Policy and Engagement (MPE) team leads the development and the implementation of state-wide multicultural community engagement for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ). The Senior Policy and Projects Officer in the Multicultural Policy and Engagement team is responsible for developing and supporting the implementation of innovative policies and programs. This role will lead and support policy and project work to improve access and equity for multicultural communities accessing DCJ programs and services. The role will work with both internal and external stakeholders to identify and advise on DCJ and community priorities and trends that are addressed in a timely and culturally appropriate manner.

What you'll do

· Plan, manage, and execute research, program reform, and evaluation projects to enhance multicultural policy understanding and implementation.

· Offer expert guidance on multicultural policy issues, shaping state-wide policy frameworks and initiatives.

· Represent the department at interagency meetings, fostering partnerships for social justice collaboration.

· Facilitate communication with multicultural communities, ensuring their concerns are addressed.

· Provide secretariat support to senior interagency committees, facilitating strategic planning and decision-making processes.

· Prepare comprehensive written materials, including reports, briefing notes, and correspondence, aligning with agency standards and government requirements.

What we're looking for

· Well-organised and able to manage, plan and prioritise, for the delivery of multiple complex projects.

· Demonstrated experience in providing high level policy advice, including recommendations for policy and program reform.

· Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with government and non-government agencies to improve outcomes for multicultural communities.

· Experienced with writing executive reports.

· Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in social policy and planning.

Download the role description.

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, 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 a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close Sunday, 8June 2025 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 Michelle Kim on 0455 084 735 or at [email protected].

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 Poppy Sgro on 02 9765 3929 or via [email protected]

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 Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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