Job Description
Department: Corporate Services
Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150
Req ID: 82482
Project Officer (Workplace Compliance)
Location: Parramatta
Employment type: Ongoing Full time
Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8 ($113,574 - $125,720 pa), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
The Project Officer (Workplace Compliance) provides compliance and WHS advisory support across Workplace Transformation Projects and Centrally Managed Workplaces, ensuring DCJ workplaces are safe, compliant, and ready for handover into business‑as‑usual operations.
What you’ll do
The role coordinates workplace compliance activities, including risk assessments, compliance checklists, emergency management requirements, and stakeholder engagement. It supports project teams by applying DCJ policies, maintaining accurate WHS and compliance records, and preparing handover documentation to ensure smooth transition to BAU.
The role sits within Infrastructure & Assets, working closely with Workplace Services, Program Delivery, and Employee Safety & Wellbeing in a collaborative, delivery‑focused environment.
What we’re looking for
The ideal candidate will have experience in workplace compliance, WHS, or project/property environments, with strong coordination skills, attention to detail, and the ability to apply policies in practical project settings. Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in WHS, property, and/or project delivery are desirable.
Download the role description.
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 Sunday, 17th May 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 Rita Qutami, Senior Project Officer on 0447XXXXXX 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 Sarah Nguyen on 02 9765 5046 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 Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150
Req ID: 82482
Project Officer (Workplace Compliance)
Location: Parramatta
Employment type: Ongoing Full time
Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8 ($113,574 - $125,720 pa), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
The Project Officer (Workplace Compliance) provides compliance and WHS advisory support across Workplace Transformation Projects and Centrally Managed Workplaces, ensuring DCJ workplaces are safe, compliant, and ready for handover into business‑as‑usual operations.
What you’ll do
The role coordinates workplace compliance activities, including risk assessments, compliance checklists, emergency management requirements, and stakeholder engagement. It supports project teams by applying DCJ policies, maintaining accurate WHS and compliance records, and preparing handover documentation to ensure smooth transition to BAU.
The role sits within Infrastructure & Assets, working closely with Workplace Services, Program Delivery, and Employee Safety & Wellbeing in a collaborative, delivery‑focused environment.
What we’re looking for
The ideal candidate will have experience in workplace compliance, WHS, or project/property environments, with strong coordination skills, attention to detail, and the ability to apply policies in practical project settings. Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in WHS, property, and/or project delivery are desirable.
Download the role description.
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 Sunday, 17th May 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 Rita Qutami, Senior Project Officer on 0447XXXXXX 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 Sarah Nguyen on 02 9765 5046 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 Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Project Officer (Workplace Compliance) position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Parramatta offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
