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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Exciting opportunity for a Program Officer - Contribute to development and delivery of strategic projects for Conservation and Aboriginal Partnerships Branch.
• Package includes salary depending on experience ($110,266 - $ 122,058) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Ongoing full-time role
• Located in Queanbeyan, with flexibility on location (can be based in Wollongong or Parramatta).

About the Role

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) offers a unique opportunity for a Program Officer to join a dedicated team, contributing to the conservation of NSW's significant heritage sites and cultural history.

As a Program Officer, you will play a key role in coordinating heritage programs and projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. You will oversee the administration of the Historic Heritage Information Management System and the Section 170 Register, ensuring NPWS meets its obligations under the Heritage Act and effectively conserves important heritage places.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing budgets, coordinating resources, preparing reports, and maintaining project documentation. You will also collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders, providing expert advice and supporting the delivery of heritage projects.

Regular site visits to national parks and reserves will be part of the role, allowing you to provide on-the-ground guidance to field staff and consultants. Additionally, you will contribute to policy development and reporting on heritage management, ensuring NPWS has the tools and information needed for informed decision-making.

If you are passionate about heritage conservation and want to contribute to the management and protection of Australia’s historic sites, this is the role for you.

About You

As a Program Officer, you are skilled at managing multiple priorities and coordinating resources across a variety of heritage projects. You are highly capable of working collaboratively with diverse teams, stakeholders, and contractors to ensure successful project delivery within scope, on time, and within budget.

Ideally, you have experience in heritage management or a similar field, with a solid understanding of project management principles and practices. Your ability to manage complex data and systems will be essential in supporting effective conservation and project execution.

You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, allowing you to provide clear guidance, expert advice, and comprehensive reports. Your experience in stakeholder engagement, along with your sound judgment and discretion, enables you to effectively navigate competing priorities and drive project outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• Degree relevant to the position in the heritage field such as Heritage Management, Heritage Conservation, etc.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in undertaking and delivering information management projects that involves in managing varied and complex heritage data.
• Demonstrated extensive experience with Excel and other data base tools, and an understanding of spatial software such as ArcGIS.
• Demonstrated operational experience and demonstrated ability to apply best practice in historic heritage maintenance, management and conservation as articulated by the Australia ICOMOS Burra Charter.

For more information on the role, please view the Role Description: Program 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.

What we can offer you

NPWS is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.

• Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.

What we do

About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

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How 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: Monday 21 April 2025 at 11:55 pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Shirley Goodwin, Program Officer Historic Heritage, on 02 8275 1876 or via [email protected], and Olwen Beazley, Manager Historic & World Heritage, on 0408 585 650 or via [email protected]

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.

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