Assistant Project Officer
Location: Parramatta
Employment type: Temporary, to 31 December 2027 (with possible extension)
Grade: Clerk Grade 5/6
Salary: $99,938 – $110,271pa
(plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading)
Support smarter financial decisions that make a real impact
Join the Strategic Finance – Reporting & Analytics team at the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) and help deliver initiatives that strengthen financial reporting, analytics and business processes across the organisation.
This is a great opportunity to build your project and corporate support experience in a team that plays a key role in financial planning, reporting and performance insights.
Your role
As an Assistant Project Officer, you will provide research, coordination, reporting and administrative support to assist in the delivery of projects and process improvements across the Strategic Finance function.
You’ll work closely with team members and stakeholders to help ensure initiatives are well coordinated, documented and delivered in line with agreed timeframes and standards.
What you’ll do
In this role, you will:
- Provide project and operational support, including monitoring project activities, milestones and deliverables
- Update and maintain documentation, records and reporting to support financial and reporting-related initiatives
- Undertake research and basic analysis to inform project planning and decision-making
- Assist team members with coordination and implementation of projects and process improvements
- Communicate with internal stakeholders to provide updates on project status and implementation activities
- Provide secretariat and administrative support, including coordinating meetings and preparing papers
You’ll work in a collaborative team environment supporting initiatives that strengthen financial reporting, analytics and business processes.
What we’re looking for
We’re seeking someone who is organised, detail-focused and keen to build their skills in a finance and reporting environment. You will bring:
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Experience providing administrative or project support
- Ability to undertake research and basic analysis to support informed decision-making
- Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
Experience working in a finance, reporting, analytics or corporate environment will be highly regarded.
Download the role description.
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.
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Are you ready to join us?
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Click apply and submit:
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role
- An up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close Sunday 22 February 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
Need more information?
Role enquiries:
Daniel Lovarini on [email protected]
Recruitment adjustments or application support:
Nastassja Le Claire | [email protected] | 0460 961 902
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
DCJ is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, women, carers, and LGBTIQ+ people. 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.
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