Assistant Project Officer

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

Temporary role up to 31 December 2026 and Talent Pool for future opportunities
Full-time at 35 hours per week plus Flex Time
Based in Albury or Wagga Wagga with hybrid working supported
Salary ranges from $99,938 to $110,271 plus super and leave loading

Join a team of professionals in the Reconnecting River Country Program, a key Murray-Darling Basin Plan initiative designed to improve the health of the environment through relaxing constraints to enable flexible delivery of water for environment.
The program aims to connect rivers to wetlands and floodplains through working with First Nations people, landholders and broader community to achieve quadruple bottom line outcomes.

About the Role
The Assistant Project Officer role is in our Operations Support team based in Albury and working throughout the Riverina on the Murrumbidgee and Murray River Systems.
This role undertakes a range of project support and coordination activities within NSW's Reconnecting River Country Program to support project outcomes and achievement of organisational objectives.
You project support will include:

Project and administrative support including monitoring and reporting on projects
Assisting the team with project plans, documentation and records management
Undertaking research and analysis
Communicating with stakeholders

About You
To be successful in the role, you will have experience in delivering multiple program support activities in line with agreed standards and objectives, given tight deadlines and competing demands and priorities.
With good communication and interpersonal skills, you have the demonstrated ability to exercise diplomacy and judgement when liaising with representatives of peak government and non-government bodies, key industry participants and members of the community.
You will be a team player who is motivated by working closely with others to achieve project objectives and team goals, whilst having the ability to work autonomously as required.

For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Project Officer RRCP

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.
The Water Group leads the NSW Government in providing confidence to communities and stakeholders with the transparent stewardship of water resources, provision of services and reforms that support sustainable and healthy environments, economies and societies across NSW.
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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 Sunday 31 August 2025 at 11:55pm.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Jack Chubb, Works Coordination Manager, Reconnecting River Country Program, Water Group via jack.chubb@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or 0429 237 203.
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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