• Project Officer (Clerk Grade 7-8)
• Training co-ordination focus
• Temporary (up to August 2026) full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location is negotiable within NSW - regional location encouraged/hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $113,574 to $125,720 + super

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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

About the role

National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for a Project Officer to work as part of a systems team and contribute towards the development and delivery of a new fire and incident management software system.

The successful candidate will also be responsible to develop, co-ordinate and help deliver the new system’s training program working in close consultation with a team of technical officers. The developed training program will be in line with best practise training principles and following an overarching training strategy.

About You

To be successful in securing the role you will have demonstrated:

• experience and/or qualifications in co-ordinating and effectively delivering training programs
• aptitude working with modern systems and technologies
• capacity to work well within a team environment
• ability to self-manage and to work autonomously delivering high quality results
• experience working within an agile project management framework

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.

For more information read the full Role Description: Project Officer NPWS

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

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service 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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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: Tuesday, 27 August 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Lynda Weston on [email protected] or on 0419 342 448.

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] or contacting Vithiya Yogarajah on 0482 646 348 (please mention reference number 544355).

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