Job Title: Project Officer (Grade 7/8) - Drug Court of NSW

• Location – Sydney CBD (Flexible working arrangements available)

• Employment type – Temporary opportunity until Feb 2027– Part-Time (14 hrs per week)
• Work days – Must be available to work either Monday & Tuesday or Tuesday & Wednesday

• Salary – Clerk Grade 7/8, $113,574 - $125,720 plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role 

As part of the Drug Court of New South Wales Executive team, you will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of multiple projects, managing resources, documentation, and communication to ensure successful outcomes.

You will work collaboratively with a diverse team supporting the Drug Court Executive Officers’, Drug Court Judiciary, and service delivery across a unique therapeutic jurisdiction. The office culture is supportive and collaborative, with a focus on clear communication and efficient problem-solving to achieve project goals.

What you’ll do 

As part of the Executive team, you will:

• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of multiple projects, ensuring alignment with objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Maintain project documentation, track progress, and prepare reports for stakeholders and evaluation purposes.
• Communicate with key stakeholders and support committees, and consultations with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project and innovation execution.
• Assist with research and analysis to support informed decision-making and effective project planning and innovation. 
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support the work of the Drug Court of New South Wales.

What we’re looking for 

• Ability to deliver results with skills in supporting digital solutions.
• A self-motivated learner with curiosity about the Drug Court’s therapeutic jurisdiction, and a willingness to learn new skills and apply feedback for continuous improvement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience writing for diverse audiences or an interest in design, writing, and publication creation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, demonstrate attention to detail, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of and/or an interest in working within a criminal justice setting in a therapeutic jurisdiction.
• Experience with or an interest in learning website design and maintenance using AEM and creating collaborative working environments using SharePoint. 

Download the role description. 

How to apply

Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 4 pages), a cover letter (maximum 1 page) and answer the targeted questions (maximum  of 2 pages) addressing how you meet the requirements of the role:

Targeted Question 1:

• Describe your experience in project management and communication, including any examples of writing or creating reports, publications, or digital content. How do you ensure accuracy and attention to detail in your work?

Targeted Question 2:

• Tell us about your experience (or interest) in using digital tools such as SharePoint, content management systems, or other platforms to support projects. How have you approached learning new technologies or applying feedback to improve your work?

Applications close Sunday, 22 February 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. 

Got a question?

For more information about the role, please contact the hiring manager Lauren Aquilina via email 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 Matthew Oakley via [email protected].   

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

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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

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