Assistant Program Officer

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Assistant Program Officer at the Department of Communities and Justice, Homes NSW, Parramatta, is a temporary full-time role until 30 June 2028 with salary $99,938 to $110,271 plus super and leave loading. Location Parramatta with 50% office attendance required under the Flexible Work Policy. You will support the delivery of key programs, provide administrative and secretariat support to the Housing Programs and Products directorate, coordinate tasks and meetings, maintain TRIM and SharePoint records, prepare briefs and reports, assist stakeholder engagement, and use Excel and project management tools to track progress. The successful candidate will be strong in organisation, written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities while building cross-government relationships. Apply via the DCJ Careers site or Seek, with a two-page cover letter and five-page resume, and show how you align with inclusion, collaboration and integrity; applications close 23 June 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. For questions contact Robert Shipton or Syvonne Pereira for recruitment adjustments.

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Department of Communities and Justice

Homes NSW

Housing Programs and Products

 

Assistant Program Officer-  Clerk Grade 5/6

 

Location – Parramatta Office 50% office attendance required (in accordance with the DCJ Flexible Work Policy)

Employment type – Temporary Full-time until 30 June 2028

Salary –$99,938 to $110,271 plus superannuation and leave loading

 

Your role

 

As an Assistant Program Officer, you will support the delivery of key programs within Homes NSW, contributing to initiatives that improve outcomes for individuals, families and communities. Working across a large-scale strategic program or a portfolio of smaller programs, you will assist with the coordination, implementation and monitoring of program activities to ensure they align with organisational priorities and meet service delivery needs.

 

In this role, you will provide administrative, secretariat and executive support to the Housing Programs and Products directorate of Homes NSW. You will play an important role in ensuring programs and products are delivered effectively, using strong coordination, organisational, monitoring and reporting approaches to support effective business operations across Homes NSW programs.

 

What you’ll do

 

• Provide coordination and secretariat support to the Director, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes and tracking actions
• Support program and project delivery by coordinating tasks, monitoring progress and maintaining tracking tools
• Maintain documentation, records and information systems, including TRIM and SharePoint
• Assist in the preparation of briefs, reports, correspondence and other materials
• Support stakeholder engagement activities by coordinating input and communications
• Use Excel and project management tools to track data, actions and project activities
• Work collaboratively with managers and directors and the team to support the delivery of programs and project outcomes and creation of strong cross-government relationships 
• Work collaboratively within the directorate, contributing to a positive team culture while seeking and providing feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Provide branch level support for quality assurance and compliance functions

 

What we’re looking for

 

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have:

• Confidence using internal systems such as TRIM, SharePoint and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Well-developed organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate project tasks, meetings and documentation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Enthusiasm and a proactive approach to supporting agreed outcomes

For more information, click here to download the role description.

 

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To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.

 

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

 

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.

 

Want more information?  Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

 

We do work that really matters

 

Working 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 environment!

 

Are 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 résumé (maximum 5 pages).

 

Applications close Tuesday, 23 June 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. 

 

Got a question?

 

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Robert Shipton on [email protected].

 

 

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 Syvonne Pereira on 0498 091 786 or via [email protected].

 

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

 

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

 

We 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 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 Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.

 

 

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