Act for fairness and integrity!

• Vacancy: Senior Project Officer, Clerk Grade 9/10 – Aboriginal Programs Branch
  
• Location: Sydney CBD with hybrid and flexible working options.
  
• Employment: Ongoing or Temporary
  
• Salary Range: Up to $156,511. Package includes salary ($125,693 - $138,510), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

About the NSW Ombudsman

Government agencies touch and impact the lives of the people of NSW every day, and we are there to make sure those interactions are fair. Government is complex and people need to have confidence that someone is holding government agencies to account if their actions are unreasonable, wrong or unlawful.

We are that someone. We are the organisation that shines a light on serious wrong conduct in the delivery of government services. Our ultimate goal is that everyone receives the right services and fair treatment from the agencies we oversight.

Our scope is broad. We cover services for vulnerable families, including the delivery of community services funded by government; local councils; correctional and youth justice centres; education; environment protection and public transport – to name a few!

We work to help resolve problems at an individual level, as well as looking at the bigger picture to promote system improvements in public administration and in the delivery of community services. We are confident in the knowledge that our work will give voice to the individual and bring fairness and balance to how the government delivers to the public it serves.

We are committed to providing a range of career development opportunities. We aim to guide and help our people with the skills they need to lead our organisation and give the most impact to what they do.

The Role

The Senior Project Officer will work as part of the Aboriginal Programs Branch (APB). This Branch monitors and assesses prescribed Aboriginal programs under Part 3B Ombudsman Act 1974 and engages with stakeholders to promote improvements in the performance, accountability and compliance of government agencies delivering services and programs to Aboriginal people and communities. You will be responsible for managing a range of projects that support the implementation and operation of the APB functions. This includes providing a range of project management and support services, including preparing reports, briefs, project plans and submissions.

About you

• You will have a track record of managing multiple projects and delivering results that support better outcomes for communities.
• You will be well connected with First Nations communities and have an understanding of the challenges that First Nations people and communities face with service providers.
• Ideally you will have an excellent understanding of public sector administration and governance in a statutory context.
• As a highly collaborative, flexible, responsive, and supportive team player you will easily integrate with your team and peers.
• You will have an eye for detail, strong time management skills, and a strong ability to identify potential issues and bring new learnings to the team.

What can we offer?

• Competitive salary and future growth opportunities within NSW Ombudsman
• Flexibility and the capacity to work in a hybrid way
• Work life balance with a 35-hour work week
• Opportunity to utilise and hone management and mentorship skills
• Close to public transport - office is adjacent to Town Hall Train Station
• Great team environment and culture

Notes:

• Online applications must consist of:
  • Covering letter (max 2 pages) highlighting your claims for the role and which role you are applying for.
  • CV outlining your skills, knowledge, and experience as relevant to this role.
• The assessment process will be conducted by a standard panel assessment process.
• A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a pool of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles over the next 18 months.
• Short listed candidates will be subject to security and other vetting processes.
• Only applications that are submitted via the Apply Now link will be accepted.
• Late applications will not be accepted.
• All temporary roles may have the opportunity for ongoing employment.

Employment at the NSW Ombudsman is subject to the satisfactory completion of security and related vetting including, in part, a criminal records check; signed understanding and acceptance of a range of policies; two statutory declarations relating to conflicts of interest, arrests, charges, convictions and a health declaration.

The NSW Ombudsman promotes a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We particularly encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTIQ+ people and people of all genders, and people with disability. We support flexibility and all roles advertised on a full-time basis may be considered for part-time employment.

Additional Information is available at the following links:

• Role Description
• NSW Ombudsman Website
  

Inquiries can be directed to Recruitment team via [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Project Officer - Clerk Grade 9/10 - Aboriginal Programs Branch enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

We provide adjustments including alternative formats to the recruitment process for candidates including individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process (including alternative formats) or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact Jean on 9055 8376 (opt. 1) or [email protected].