Assistant Project Officer Programs

4 weeks ago


Sydney Western Suburbs, Australia NSW Treasury Full time

**Assistant Project Officer Programs - 536759**

**Do you want to be part of NSW’s transition to a net zero future? Join the Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability Group**
- **Join a dynamic team of passionate and skilled colleagues, who are making a positive difference for the environment**:

- **Temporary - up to 30 June 2027 with possibility for extension or conversion to permanent**:

- **Full-Time (35 hours per week)**:

- **Based in Parramatta, with significant flexible working options available**:

- **(Grade: Environment Officer 06) Salary ranges from $95,109 - $104,945 + super**

**About the role**

We are seeking an Assistant Project Officer to join our $22 million Business Decarbonisation Program.

The program provides NSW businesses with one-of-a-kind support to meter and monitor their energy use, strategically plan for net zero, and take other practical steps in their shift to net zero.

In this role, you will work with a small team to support grant design and delivery under the $12 million Metering Package. The team recently closed the Metering Plan Implementation Grants and is now entering the contract management phase. Simultaneously, we are developing the next round of offerings under the Metering Package and managing multiple other projects.

**About You**

Our team is dynamic, collaborative, and highly passionate about supporting NSW businesses in their transition to net zero. We are looking for an equally passionate individual, who is a self-starter and enjoys collaboration within and outside the team, to join us.
- Technical degree, such as engineering, science or a related field
- Experience in energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy, or related projects
- Project management skills demonstrating the ability to deliver agreed outcomes on time, on budget, and to quality standards, and demonstrated time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands
- Strong communication skills and ability to communicate complex topics to stakeholders with differing levels of technical understanding
- Understanding of energy sub-metering
- Experience with grant design or delivery

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

**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.

**About the team**

The Business Decarbonisation Program is part of the Program and Market Development Branch within the Energy Division. With years of experience in delivering sustainability programs, the team leads the delivery of the $12 million metering and monitoring package, technical services and net zero pilots, development of net zero guidance and other initiatives. Join us and help us shape all of this exciting work

**To Apply**

**Applications close on Sunday 17**th** November at 11:55pm**
- 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?**
- Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- How we encourage and support people with disability
- Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

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