Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia · Remote OK
$117k–$129k/yr
HR Advisor Aboriginal Employment Location – Parramatta / Agnostic (The role can be performed from multiple office locations or remotely. It is not based in one specific city or office) Employment type – Temporary full-ti…
Skills: Project management, Stakeholder engagement, Strategic planning, Communication, Negotiation
Dubbo Regional Council, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Trade Overseer - Facilities Maintenance - Electrical Corrective Services NSW Wellington Correctional Centre Location: Wellington Correctional Centre Employment type: Full-time Ongoing 5D (5 Days) Salary: $105,040 pa + In…
Skills: Electrical Maintenance, People Leadership, Mentoring, Budget Management, WHS Compliance
East Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
$125k–$155k/yr
Senior Psychologist/Senior Specialist Psychologist Mannus Correctional Centre Correctives Services NSW Location – Mannus Correctional Centre Employment type – Ongoing Part-time Opportunity Salary - Senior Psychologist - …
Skills: Psychological Assessment, Clinical Intervention, Case Management, Criminogenic Risk Management, Clinical Leadership
Fowlers Gap, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Manager of Security Location: Broken Hill Correctional Centre Employment type: Ongoing, Full Time Salary: $201,606.00 pa + Incidental Allowance + Leave Loading + Superannuation We are seeking a proactive, committed, and …
Skills: Operational Leadership, Security Management, Staff Discipline, Project Management, Workplace Reform
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
$150k–$173k/yr
Shape workforce strategy and planning to meet RA’s needs now and into the future. Temporary 12 month opportunity Role based in Parramatta/Sydney, with flexible/hybrid working Salary relative to experience, and ranges fro…
Skills: Strategic workforce planning, Organisational design, Talent strategy, Organisational development, Data analysis
Silverwater, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
$87k–$95k/yr
Sentence Management Operations Officer - Clerk Grade 3/4 Corrective Services NSW Silverwater Correctional Complex Location: Silverwater Correctional Complex Employment type: 1 X Ongoing position and 3 X Temporary Appoint…
Skills: Data entry, Record keeping, Communication, Multitasking, Microsoft Office
Glen Innes, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Senior Correctional Officer – Talent Pool Creation Employment Type: Future ongoing and temporary opportunities to be filled via Talent Pool creation Locations: St Heliers, Tamworth and Glen Innes Correctional Centre (CC)…
Skills: Custodial Operations, Static Security, Dynamic Security, Confidentiality, Leadership
Newcastle-Maitland, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
$87k–$95k/yr
Location – Newcastle, Raymond Terrace, Maitland, Cessnock, Singleton, Muswellbrook, Kurri Kurri, Scone Ongoing (Full-time & Part-time) and Temporary (Full-time & Part-time) Temporary roles may have an opportunity to beco…
Skills: Administrative services, Staff supervision, Resource allocation, Training and guidance, Procedural functions
Leichhardt, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
$103k–$114k/yr
Services and Programs Officer Leichhardt Community Corrections Metro East District Corrective Services NSW Locations: Leichhardt Community Corrections Employment type: Ongoing/Temporary - 35 hours per week (Flexible work…
Skills: Case management, Assessment, Group facilitation, Intervention delivery, Report writing
Chifley, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Senior Overseer – Facilities Maintenance Plumber Corrective Services NSW Long Bay Correctional Complex Location: Long Bay Correctional Complex and Talent Pool Creation for Metro Locations (Silverwater Complex, Francis Gr…
Skills: Plumbing Maintenance, People Leadership, Mentoring, Resource Management, Budget Management
Wedderburn, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
$78k–$85k/yr
Administration Assistant – Reiby Youth Justice Centre, Youth Justice Ongoing, Full time Location: Airds – Reiby Youth Justice Centre Clerk Grade 1/2, Salary ($78,000 - $84,799 pa) plus employer’s contribution to superann…
Skills: Reception Services, Data Entry, Word Processing, Financial Transactional Activities, Invoice Processing
Eastwood, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Learning and Development Officer (Custodial) – Assistant Superintendent Location – Corrective Services NSW Academy, Eastwood, Sydney Employment type – Temporary Appointment (2 years) Salary – Assistant Superintendent Gra…
Skills: Instructional Design, Training Delivery, Assessment Management, Learning Strategy Development, RTO Compliance
Dubbo Regional Council, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Trade Overseer – Ground Maintenance Corrective Services NSW Macquarie Correctional Centre Location: Macquarie Correctional Centre Employment type: Ongoing, Full Time Salary: $97,285 pa + Incidental Allowance + Leave Load…
Skills: Horticulture, Greenkeeping, Parks and Gardens Maintenance, Leadership, Mentoring
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Inspector of Custodial Services Sydney CBD Location Total Remuneration Payable $334,375 Statutory Term Appointment up to 5 years About the role The Inspector of Custodial Services is an independent statutory office holde…
Skills: Executive Leadership, Independent Oversight, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking
Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
$117k–$129k/yr
Communications Officer Location – Parramatta (Hybrid) Employment type – Ongoing full-time Grade - Clerk Grade 7/8 Salary – $116,981 pa - $129,492 pa plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading…
Skills: Video Production, Videography, Video Editing, Multimedia Content Creation, Livestream Production
Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
$133k–$147k/yr
3x ongoing full-time opportunities – 35 hours/week 1x role is an Aboriginal targeted opportunity Role based in Parramatta/Sydney (other locations negotiable), with flexible/hybrid working environment Salary relative to e…
Skills: Strategic Land Use Planning, Statutory Land Use Planning, Project Management, Disaster Risk Mitigation, Policy Development
Dubbo Regional Council, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
General Industries - Trade Overseer Location: Wellington Correctional Centre Employment type: Ongoing, Full Time 5D (5 days) Salary: $97,285 pa + Incidental Allowance + Leave Loading + Superannuation We are looking for a…
Skills: Supervision, Coaching, Instruction, Workplace Health & Safety, Quality Management
Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
$87k–$95k/yr
Property Officer – NSW Trustee and Guardian Ongoing full-time opportunity Location: Parramatta. Flexible and hybrid working options available. Clerk Grade: Level 3/4. Base salary $87,199 p.a. to $95,482p.a. plus 12% supe…
Skills: Property Management, Coordination, Communication, Record Keeping, Stakeholder Management
Charlestown, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
$93k–$120k/yr
Caseworker (Intensive Support Services) - Hunter Metro & Central Coast We do work that really matters DCJ is all about keeping families together so that children thrive at home. Our first priority is always the safety, w…
Skills: Casework, Child protection, Risk assessment, Crisis intervention, Case management
Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
$133k–$147k/yr
Submit your application to join the talent pool for the Reconstruction Coordination team as a Senior Project Officer! Aavilable for temporary and ongoing FT roles - 35 hours/week Parramatta/Sydney (NSW regional locations…
Skills: Project Management, Grant Administration, SmartyGrants, DRFA Policy, Stakeholder Management
Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia • Remote OK
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The HR Advisor will lead the implementation of the Aboriginal Employment Strategy across DCJ and Corrective Services NSW by managing strategic projects and programs. They will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive initiatives that foster a culturally capable, inclusive, and diverse workforce.
Candidates must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and possess strong cultural knowledge and community connections. The role requires professional experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and a deep understanding of training services and workforce development.
Location – Parramatta / Agnostic (The role can be performed from multiple office locations or remotely. It is not based in one specific city or office)
Salary - $116,981.00 - $129,492.00 pa, plus superannuation and leave loading
This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only
The role within the Aboriginal Employment Strategy team will support the implementation of the Aboriginal Employment Strategy across DCJ and Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW). The successful candidate will play a lead role in the delivery of key projects and programs, working collaboratively across divisions to drive strategic initiatives and achieve organisational outcomes.
As an HR Advisor – Aboriginal Employment, you will play a key role in driving the successful implementation of the Department's Aboriginal Employment Strategy and associated workforce initiatives across DCJ and Corrective Services NSW.
In this role, you will lead the delivery of strategic projects and programs, ensuring key deliverables are achieved on time and aligned with organisational priorities. You will identify opportunities for continuous improvement, implement innovative solutions, and contribute to the ongoing development of Aboriginal employment initiatives that support a culturally capable, inclusive, and diverse workforce.
Working collaboratively within a high-performing team, you will build and maintain strong relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. Your ability to communicate effectively, influence outcomes, and negotiate with confidence will be essential in fostering partnerships and supporting successful project delivery.
You will also be responsible for monitoring project outcomes, contributing to effective governance and reporting, and ensuring activities are delivered within agreed budgets and timeframes.
This role requires a proactive, organised, and adaptable professional with excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills. As the role supports initiatives across New South Wales, state-wide travel is a requirement, and flexibility to travel as needed is essential.
In this role you will work in the Employee Experience and Learning, Aboriginal Employment Strategy team, in a culturally inclusive, passionate, and motivated team that strive to ensure the work we do has a positive impact of the future DCJ workforce, with a key focus on strengthening the Aboriginal workforce.
In addition to the essential requirements outlined in the role description, this role requires a candidate to have strong knowledge of Skills NSW Training Services including traineeships, school-based traineeships, training arrangements, supervision, and key stakeholders involved. The ability to travel across NSW.
This is an Aboriginal Identified role because its primary purpose is to deliver services that benefit DCJ's Aboriginal workforce and contribute to improved Aboriginal workforce development outcomes across the Department.
We are seeking an Aboriginal person who brings strong cultural knowledge, credibility and connections, together with the ability to engage respectfully with Aboriginal employees, communities and stakeholders. The successful candidate will demonstrate cultural capability by applying Aboriginal perspectives to their work, fostering culturally safe practices, and supporting initiatives that strengthen Aboriginal employment, representation and career development across DCJ.
Given the nature of the role, it is essential that you demonstrate a strong understanding of Aboriginal cultures, communities, histories, organisations and ways of working, informed by your lived experience and cultural knowledge. You will apply this capability to build respectful relationships, work in culturally responsive ways, and contribute to initiatives that foster culturally safe and inclusive workplaces for Aboriginal employees.
As 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.
There 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 form
Or
Written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below:
Download the role description.
For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people https://www.dcj.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-dcj/pathways/careers-for-aboriginal-people.html
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
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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.
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Click apply. You will need to attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum three pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role and answer the two targeted questions below:
Targeted Question 1: This is an Aboriginal Identified role. How have your cultural knowledge, lived experience and relationships helped you work effectively with Aboriginal people, communities or organisations? How would you apply this in the role?
Targeted Question 2: Tell us about a time you have been responsible to lead a project, program or event. What was your role, and how did you manage your workload to meet deadlines and why do you feel collaboration with key stakeholders is important in successful outcome/s?
Applications close Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST.
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Michelle Shipp on 0457 248 453 or at [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 Anjy Fayad on 02 9765 3042 or via [email protected]
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
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.
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 (for all roles except Aboriginal Identified).
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