Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Project Officer (Environment Officer Class 7)
• Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location is Parramatta - regional location considered/Hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $105,924 to $117,031 + super

Our Divisional Support team is currently seeking to appoint a Project Officer to join the Regional Delivery division. This exciting new position will play an active role in programs and projects across the division, as well as assisting in financial management processes, maintaining records and documentation, and administering processes and systems.

What does the Role look like?

Key accountabilities of the Role include:

• Providing a range of project management and support services including preparing reports and briefs, coordinating resources, maintaining project documentation and implementing and monitoring project plans, to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time
• Supporting process improvements within Divisional Support and Regional Delivery, including identifying and implementing changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of processes and procedures
• Assisting in financial analysis and management of the Division, including ensuring financial management systems are in place, and reviewing and collating financial data.
• Providing record-keeping and reporting assistance within Divisional Support

About You

This role would be well-suited for someone who enjoys taking initiative, pays attention to detail, and likes to find solutions to problems. This role has some autonomy in decision-making within their control, while consulting with their manager for any issues where there might need to be a significant change or where it needs to be escalated. This role is also accountable for delivering work on time and meeting quality, deliverable, and outcome expectations.

Key knowledge and experience

• Ability to accurately maintain data in factual knowledge and information systems.
• Experience with financial management and administration processes and systems.

For more information read the full Role Description: Project Officer

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close: Wednesday 26 March 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Louisa Bulley via [email protected] or on 0428 719 543.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing [email protected] contacting Vithiya Yogarajah on 0482 646 348 (please mention reference number 541529).

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