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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Play a key role in driving divisional performance and continuous improvement at the heart of the Office of the Executive Director.
• Permanent opportunity
• Full-Time (35 hours per week)
• Office location – Parramatta; flexible working supported
• Environment Officer Class 10 – salary ranges from $134,421 - $148,239 plus super

Our Business & Industry De-Carbonisation team (BID) is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Coordination and Planning Officer to lead divisional operational planning and continuous improvement. This role provides support for strategic planning and finance, managing Parliamentary requests, and ensuring high-quality service to the Office of the Executive Director.

About The Role

The role drives divisional performance by leading workforce and operational planning, managing the Operations team, and ensuring timely responses to key initiatives. It identifies and addresses emerging issues and risks, develops performance measures, and strengthens collaboration across the Division and ECCS group to improve processes, consistency, and the customer experience.

About You

You will have a strong background in operational and strategic planning, workforce management, and performance reporting. With extensive experience running fast-paced, high-volume offices, you bring expertise in HR and recruitment, along with proven ability to prepare high-quality written material and responses to Ministerial and Parliamentary requests.

Your highly collaborative and outcomes-focused approach will ensure you excel at managing priorities, addressing emerging issues, and driving continuous improvement to support divisional objectives.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Coordination and Planning Officer ECCS EO10 RD.docx

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 this opportunity interests you, we welcome your application with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications close on Tuesday 16th September 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Kim Patrick 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.

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 Cassie Dryburgh on 0439 207 553 (please mention reference number 544886.

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