Are you a skilled Project Lead with a passion for developing and implementing community-based initiatives? This role offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future landscape of the child protection and out-of-home care systems in New South Wales.

ABOUT ABSEC

AbSec – NSW Child, Family and Community Peak Aboriginal Corporation, is the peak organisation for Aboriginal children, young people and families in NSW. We provide an Aboriginal perspective on child protection and out-of-home care policy to the NSW Government and support Aboriginal-led organisations deliver effective services for Aboriginal children, young people and families. We are a not-for-profit, incorporated community organisation, governed by an all-Aboriginal board.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Project Lead to join our team at AbSec on a fixed-term basis.

As the Project Lead you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of a portfolio of projects that contribute to AbSec’s strategic objectives. Working across multiple initiatives, you will will coordinate project teams and resources, ensuring high-quality outcomes are delivered on time and within scope. You will be strong at relationship building and will maintaining strong partnerships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), communities, government, and non-government stakeholders to promote Aboriginal-led solutions and culturally responsive practice. You will provide high-level advice to AbSec’s executive and support strategic decision-making, while contributing to sector capacity building and practice support. While the role is generalist in nature, particular areas of focus may be highlighted from time to time in line with organisational priorities.

What you'll be doing

Lead, coordinate, and oversee multiple projects from planning to evaluation, ensuring alignment with AbSec’s strategic objectives and timely delivery of milestones and reports.

Build and maintain strong, culturally respectful partnerships with ACCOs, communities, government, and other stakeholders to support co-designed, community-led outcomes.

Provide leadership and direction to project teams, promoting collaboration across projects and within the organisation.

Manage budgets, timelines, and risks effectively; ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures, and cultural safety standards.

Actively contribute to AbSec’s broader objectives, uphold organisational values, and participate in professional and organisational development activities.

What we're looking for - Selection Criteria:

Demonstrated commitment and capacity to promote the rights, interests and aspirations of Aboriginal people.

Demonstrated understanding of the child protection and out of home care systems in NSW, including policies and procedures that exist that govern service delivery.

Ability to engage with Aboriginal communities, children and young people, families, agencies, and government agencies to discuss project objectives.

Knowledge and understanding of effective project management approaches, with experience in achieving successful projects against a plan.

Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders particularly Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and communities to achieve project objectives.

Effective project management skills with well-developed time management skills to plan workload, prioritise and meet deadlines.

Demonstrable personal drive, integrity and capacity to work in a team.

Knowledge and competence in office computing applications including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software such as PowerPoint or similar, email and electronic calendars such as Microsoft Outlook or similar.

Understanding and commitment to the effective implementation of Workplace Health & Safety and Equal Employment Opportunity practices

Relevant tertiary qualification, or other relevant discipline.

Experience working in a not-for-profit organisation or organisation supporting Aboriginal communities.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged.

To obtain a position description detailing full accountabilities and selection criteria, please visit our website: https://www.absec.org.au/careers

Benefits:

Full-time 35-hour week based in Redfern (location flexible for right candidate)

Salary: SCHADS Level 5 plus superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience (not-for-profit salary packaging available)

Hybrid work arrangement in a supportive and friendly work environment

How to apply:

Address all selection criteria outlined in the position description, demonstrating your skills and experience to secure an interview.

Submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and a current resume (not more than 5 pages) by email to: [email protected]

Note: if applicants do not address the selection criteria, the application will not be considered for an interview.

Applications for this role will be assessed as they are received

Application closes: Friday, 28th November 2025

Enquiries about the position: Contact the People & Culture team by email: [email protected]