Company description:

At the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), you'll be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference in the lives of people across New South Wales. We're focused on breaking, not managing, disadvantage—and that translates to meaningful work every day.

Job description:

Location: Sydney CBD and Parramatta

Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (12-month contract)

Salary: $125,693 - $138,510 per annum, plus employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Your Role

Join a high-impact team driving digital transformation across NSW Courts and Tribunals. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive strategic digital initiatives that improve justice services and deliver real outcomes for communities across the state.

What You'll Do

As part of the Strategy, Reform and Support team within Courts, Tribunals and Service Delivery, you will:

• Lead and manage projects aligned with strategic priorities.
• Develop business cases and manage digital investment prioritisation processes.
• Analyse data to support investment decisions and project outcomes.
• Prepare briefings, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with vendors, service providers, and internal teams to deliver high-quality digital solutions.

You'll work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with a team that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Strong project management experience, particularly in business focused initiatives.
• Excellent communication, written and verbal, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience developing business cases, establishing governance and managing associated processes, and business analysis.
• Some experience in managing investment prioritisation
• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Information and Digital Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Download the Senior Project Officer 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.

Why Work with Us?

· We value diversity and supports all employees to thrive

· Flexible, autonomous hybrid work environment

· Competitive salary with generous leave entitlements

· Training and development opportunities, and leadership development programs.

· Health & Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs.

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

Work that Really Matters

At the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), you'll be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference in the lives of people across New South Wales. We're focused on breaking, not managing, disadvantage—and that translates to meaningful work every day.

Ready to Join Us?

To apply, click the Apply button and upload the following documents:

· Your resume (up to 5 pages)

· A cover letter (up to 2 pages).

During the online application process, you'll be asked to provide a response to the following two questions:

Question 1: Describe a time when you managed a complex project that involved multiple stakeholders and interdependent tasks. What strategies did you use to keep the project on track, and aligned with business needs - such as cost, reliability, or other key requirements? (Max 500 words)

Question 2: Share an example of how you've supported the development or performance of a team member or colleague. What actions did you take, and what was the outcome? (Max 500 words)

Applications close 19th June 2025 at 11:59pm

Got a Question?

Contact the hiring manager Hanan Ramadan on [email protected]

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 Natalie on 02 8688 7244 or at [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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