The primary purpose of this Project Officer is to perform project management and support related activities to contribute to the development and delivery of a range of projects in line with established objectives.

This role is integral in managing and implementing a range of projects in line with the ADC’s responsibilities, which help to improve ADC service delivery and operations, and contribute to promoting better outcomes for individuals, families, groups and communities across NSW.

About the Agency

The NSW Ageing and Disability Commission (ADC) commenced on 1 July 2019, with the objects of protecting and promoting the rights of older people and adults with disability, and protecting them from abuse, neglect and exploitation in their family, home and community. Its roles include:

• Raising awareness and educating the public about matters relating to the abuse, neglect and exploitation of older people and adults with disability
• Responding to allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation of older people and adults with disability, including by providing advice, making referrals, conducting investigations, and taking further action as necessary
• Inquiring into and reporting on systemic issues relating to the protection and promotion of the rights, or the abuse, neglect and exploitation, of older people and adults with disability
• Administering the Official Community Visitors scheme.

About the Role

This is an ongoing role in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013.

As a Project Officer in ADC, you have a range of responsibilities not limited to but including contributing to the design, implementation and coordination of a range of projects, including training and community engagement and capacity-building projects, which deliver effective outcomes for the ADC and meet client service delivery needs.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated equivalent industry or professional experience in relevant area.
• A current driver’s licence and a willingness to drive.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Sound ability to balance competing priorities while providing high level support to the Communications Manager.
• Strong communication writing skills and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders
• Possess a strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Benefits

• Salary from $97,443 to $107,864 + super & annual leave loading
• Working within a diverse and inclusive organisation
• The satisfaction in working toward a better community for older people and people with disability

How to Apply

Simply click ‘Apply Now’ to complete the application form.

For more information regarding the role contact: Renee Kastanias, Communications Manager. [email protected] using the subject line: Project Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs / or call 0438 489 245.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Appointments are subject to reference checks and may also require the following checks/clearances:

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014

A position description is attached.

IMPORTANT

To ensure recruitment at the Department of Communities and Justice continues without interruption during the COVID-19 pandemic, some interviews and assessments may be performed using alternative methods.

This may include video interviewing, telephone interviewing and online assessments.

If you are successful following review of your application, you may need to perform assessments and/or interviews via online platforms using a PC, laptop or smart phone. By doing so, we will be adhering to the strict social distancing advice currently in place.

You may be asked to complete a Health Declaration Form in later stages of the assessment process.

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.

If you require further information about the application process or require an adjustment within the recruitment process, please contact Michelle Hibbard on 02 9765 3775 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Project Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs, and advise us of your preferred method of communication.

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