Aboriginal Principal Project Manager

Location Haymarket and Parramatta (Sydney) Employment type Temporary (until 30th June 2028), Full Time Salary Clerk Grade 11/12 - $149,739 - $173,174 (plus employer''s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading)This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only.Your roleThe Aboriginal Principal Project Manager leads a project/program development team to develop, deliver, monitor and evaluate strategic projects, to achieve project outcomes, and support achievement of CSNSW organisational objectives to reduce the reoffending of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander offenders.A central focus of the role is the development and implementation of throughcare initiatives involving co-design and community partnership. All project outcomes achieved will offer culturally responsive programs, wellbeing support, and pathways to training, employment, and holistic case management for offenders.The position operates within a high-performing team that values innovation and accountability. It also supports broader system reform aligned with the Closing the Gap Priority Reforms, including shared decision-making, strengthening the community-controlled sector, transforming government practices, and improving access to data at the regional level.What You''ll DoLead the development and delivery of strategic projects, identifying interdependencies and leveraging resources to maximise efficiencies and achieve required organisation outcomes. Specifically, the role will project manage the development, delivery and evaluation of an Aboriginal men''s program for users of domestic violence in partnership with an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) and in line with the CSNSW Program and Facilitation Standards, to achieve identified program outcomes and reduce re-offending. This will include managing the procurement processes for all three stages of the project outlined above.Lead and oversee all aspects of project development and implementation across a portfolio of complex projects, including preparing business cases and project plans, establishing appropriate governance, identifying, allocating and managing resources, and meeting reporting requirements, to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and in line with the Agency project management methodologyDevelop and implement strategies and tools for the continuous monitoring and evaluation of projects, including risk and contingency management, benefits realisation, and project impact and quality measures, to identify and address issues and assess project progress and overall effectivenessLead project team/s, including internal and external project staff, to deliver all key project/s milestones and outcomesManage stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and issues management to ensure stakeholders are engaged throughout the project and project deliverables are metProvide expert advice and information to stakeholders on emerging project issues and present recommendations to support project delivery in line with established plans, budgets, timeframes, policy objectives and other project prioritiesOversee research and formulate recommendations to support evidence-based project planning and decision makingWhat We''re Looking ForRelevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.Current NSW driver''s license and preparedness to drive a vehicle in the course of performing the role. Willingness to travel to all Community Corrections locations in the course of performing the roleHigh level of experience in strategic and innovative project management, and superior understanding of project methodologies, processes and procedures.Strong understanding of evidence-based approaches to offender management and reducing re-offending.Understanding the issues facing Aboriginal offenders in the criminal justice system and knowledge of the services available from Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal organisations that address their needsAs an Identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons, Australia''s First Nations people.Where a position is identified, an applicant''s race is a genuine occupational qualification under the exception in Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.RoleThere are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows. Either will be accepted:Confirmation of Aboriginality formorWritten confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below:is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, andidentifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, andis accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.Download the role description.To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ''Apply now'' button.For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people What We OfferWe offer a variety of benefits, including:A challenging and rewarding careerFlexible, autonomous work environmentCompetitive pay and conditionsTraining and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilitiesHealth & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.We do work that really mattersWorking 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 environmentAre 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 rsum (maximum 5 pages).Applications close 10th March 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT.Got a question?For more information about the role or what it''s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Danielle Matsuo via email .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 Rachel Urquhart-Secord on or via Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruitWe 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 InformationA 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 (for all roles except Aboriginal Identified).Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: The Welcome ExperienceThinking about moving to regional NSW? Get free, personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in. Learn more: The careers site currently promotes this service on the ''Discover roles with DCJ in regional NSW'' page.

Created: 2026-02-11