Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Opportunity to work on World Heritage Greater Blue Mountains National Park
• Permanent full-time role at 35 hours per week
• Located in Blackheath with hybrid working from home supported
• Salary range from $110,266 to $122,058 plus super and leave loading

Our Blue Infrastructure Team is currently seeking to appoint a Project Officer to provide diverse project management and related support services, including preparation of reports and briefs, coordinating resources, maintaining project documentation, implementing and monitoring project plans specifically for delivery and maintenance of walking track and other visitor infrastructure within the Blue Mountains Branch.

Based in the Blue Mountains Branch in the Katoomba or Blackheath office, this role works across the broader Blue Mountains branch including Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage parks, Gardens of Stone, Mt Royal National Park, Abercrombie and Wombeyan Caves, state conservation areas and reserves.

About You

To be successful in the role you will have extensive experience undertaking day to day project activities whilst identifying risks, issues and assessing the impact of actions/options for resolutions, to ensure risks are managed or escalated.

You will have the demonstrated ability to identify and manage project delivery risks, including safety and environment given that stakeholder’s behaviour needs to be influenced to implement identified project risk strategies.

This is a physically active role suited to candidates of all genders who are fit, enjoy working outdoors as part of a team, and are eager to learn and develop the skills and qualifications needed to contribute toward improving and maintaining some of NSW’s most precious natural places.

Essential Requirements

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant working experience in project management.
• Experience in development and delivery of projects, including the development of project plans, monitoring of project timelines, budgets and reporting requirements, and contract administration.
• A current Australian Drivers Licence.

For more information read the full Role Description

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 Sunday 3 August 2025 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Tim Lanyon, Principal Project Officer, Blue Mountains Branch, NPWS on 0438 605 873 or by email [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.

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 Eloise Fleck on 0448 782 700 (please mention reference number 543729).

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