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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create AlertDivision: Strategy Policy and CommissioningLocation: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150Project Officer (Circular Economy)Location: Parramatta with hybrid work arrangementsEmployment type: Temporary 12 months, Full-time (35 hours)Salary: Grade 7/8 ( $110,266- $122,058 p.a. plus employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading)The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is the lead agency in the Communities and Justice Portfolio. Communities and Justice aims to achieve a safe, just, and inclusive New South Wales (NSW) by operating an effective legal system; increasing access to social and affordable housing; protecting children and families; addressing domestic and family violence; promoting public safety; reducing reoffending; and supporting community harmony and social cohesion.The Role:This is a new role that involves providing project management and support for the development of a Circularity Action Plan for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) under the Choose Circular program.What You Will Do:Lead the delivery of DCJs Circularity Action Plan in line with Choose Circular funding requirements.Manage relationships with contracted service providers, ensuring project scope, quality, timeline, and budget are met.Collaborate with DCJ''s Commercial Management, Strategy, Innovation, and Sustainability teams.Document and analyse DCJ procurement processes, collecting relevant data across the supply chain.Engage with other NSW Government agencies working on circular economy initiatives to share insights and address challenges.Coordinate and attend meetings for the DCJ project working group and related agencies.Prepare and present progress reports for the Choose Circular program and contribute to the DCJ Climate Change Strategy.Involvement in additional projects related to infrastructure planning, asset management, and strategic investments across various portfolios.Key knowledge and experienceUnderstanding circular economy principles and sustainable procurement, including policies and processes.Experience in data collation and data analysis.A relevant Tertiary degree in Science / Environment / Engineering degree or equivalent industry experience.Project management skills and problem-solving ability.Ability to confidently and independently engage with external and internal stakeholders.Ability to build relationships to support coordination and communication of project delivery.Effective communication skills including the ability to write reports to support program delivery and reporting requirements.Familiarity with procurement and tender processes would be valuable.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 OfferWe offer a variety of benefits, including:A challenging and rewarding career.Flexible, autonomous work environmentCompetitive pay and conditionsTraining and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.We do work that really mattersWorking 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. Its work that really matters.You are required to attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the focus capabilities of the role as well as an up-to-date rsum (maximum 4 pages).Applications close Sunday, 16th February 2025 at 11:59 pmFor more information about the role or what its like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Sheron Steward at sheron.steward@dcj.nsw.gov.au.If youve 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 Alyxandra Highland via Alyxandra.Highland@dcj.nsw.gov.au.Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruitWe 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.A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr