Project Officer

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government -Energy, Climate Change & Sustainability Full time

_Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_

  • Working to protect the state's environment and heritage._
  • Exciting opportunity to be part of the team that is leading the sustainable transition of the NSW economy to net zero emissions.
  • Temporary fulltime role until end of January 2028 with possibility for conversion to ongoing
  • Parramatta, location is flexible within NSW
  • Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $108,119 to $121,982 p.a. plus super

About the team
The NSW Government is leading the way in the race towards net zero emissions.

The primary industries and land sector is well positioned to reduce emissions, sequester carbon from the atmosphere, generate revenue from carbon and biodiversity credits, improve productivity, and attract global investment in natural capital.

The Net Zero Land team is focused on building a critical mass of carbon abatement projects in the land sector and supporting farmers to take action on climate change.

We need your help.

Read more about the team's work here
Primary Industries Productivity and Abatement


Our team is located in a variety of locations across NSW and uses a combination of in-person and online working arrangements.


About the role:


There is 1 role available within the Net Zero Land team, focused on supporting landholders to undertake carbon activities and deliver environmental outcomes alongside production.

This will be done primarily through the design and implementation of grant projects, as well as capacity-building activities.

You'll be working in the Funds Management stream of the Net Zero Land team to:

  • Assist in the design, build, assessment, and management of grants through SmartyGrants, including an upcoming project aimed at biodiversity habitat regeneration a using carbon planting method
  • Provide SmartyGrants assistance to High Impact Partnership contract managers where required
  • Respond to stakeholder enquiries relating to established or upcoming grant projects
  • Deliver agreed outcomes on time, on budget, and to quality standards, and demonstrated time management and organisational skills
  • Adequately prioritise tasks, be able to handle competing deadlines, and be able to work independently when required
More information about the NSW Government Net Zero Plan is available here

About You


By joining our team, you will bring your professional expertise to work on key projects and initiatives that support the transition to net-zero emissions in NSW across the primary industries and land sector.

You must be able to meet our mandatory requirements:

  • You have superior knowledge of the operational requirements for successful delivery of sustainability climate change, resilience, adaptation and/or net zero emissions programs.
  • You have demonstrable grant management experience, including the use of grant management systems such as SmartyGrants
  • You have a proven ability to work independently to deliver tasks on time, to handle responsibilities and priorities without significant manager input
  • You have excellent written and oral communication skills
  • You will be a strong team player, proactive in fostering good team culture and delivering results.
  • You value a diversity of viewpoints and are adept at collaborating with a range of stakeholders to drive outcomes.

Desirable Requirements

  • Environmental Science, Sustainability, Primary Industries, Natural Resource Management experience, with knowledge of netzero and naturebased decarbonisation solutions.
  • Experience delivering outcomes through a collaborative delivery approach.
  • Project/grant management and delivery experience in Aboriginal programs, the primary industries and land sector, the environmental sector, and environmental markets.
For more information read the full

Role Description:
Project Officer - Grants and Funds Management

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

Applications close: 11:55 PM on Sunday, 03rd
March 2024

  • 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 mon

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