CareerPlan

Aboriginal Senior Project Officer

Parramatta, New South WalesFull-time$133k–$147k2026-11-10 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid

Core

Leads projects to reduce reoffending among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the correctional system by planning, delivering, and reviewing support programs.

Role type

Senior Project Officer (Correctional Services)

Builds

Culturally appropriate support programs, wellbeing services, training, education, and employment opportunities for Aboriginal offenders.

Domain

Public sector / Criminal Justice / Indigenous Affairs

Required skills

Strategic project management, budget management, stakeholder engagement, program design, risk monitoring, team leadership, community partnership building, policy alignment

Preferred skills

Knowledge of Aboriginal issues in criminal justice, understanding of community-controlled organisations, evidence-based research

Technologies

Project management methodologies, reporting tools

Responsibilities

Plan and run projects from start to finish, build strong relationships with stakeholders, work closely with Aboriginal communities to design programs, monitor and review projects, lead and support project team members, research issues to inform decision-making

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC