
Project Officer Programs
3 months ago
Project Officer - Programs (Climate Change Adaptation)
**_ Are you passionate about making a positive impact on NSW’s environment and heritage?_**
- **Temporary opportunity available** until 1 September 2026**:
- **A talent pool will be created that is likely to be used for upcoming roles in climate change adaptation**:
- **Full-time (35 hours per week) - Flexible working available**:
- **Office location - Parramatta / Newcastle and other regional locations considered**:
- **Environment Officer 8 - salary ranges from $108,119 - $121,982 plus super**:
- **Deliver innovative, customer-centric programs to drive effective climate change adaptation for the people and environments of NSW**
**About the team**
Our Climate, Adaptation, Land Sector and Opportunities (CALSO) Branch in the Climate Change and Sustainability Division is seeking to appoint a **Project Officer - Programs** to manage and deliver projects that help our government, communities and our environment adapt to the impacts of climate change.
The role sits within the **Cultural and Ecosystem Adaptation (CEA) team** which focuses on influencing policy, creating partnerships and seeding on-ground projects that drive cultural and ecosystem adaptation. It is meaningful work undertaken by a close-knit team with strong experience and expertise in ecology, Indigenous knowledge and biodiversity. We are passionate about bringing people together around the science of climate change, sharing and weaving western and Indigenous knowledge and supporting practical solutions for the benefit of local ecosystems and communities.
**In this role you will**:
- Turn complex ecological and climate science into easy-to-understand information, tools, guidance and resources for key stakeholders such as land managers.
- Drive knowledge sharing and peer to peer learning to improve stakeholder maturity around climate resilient restoration and conservation.
- Build and maintain strong internal and external partnerships to deliver on project outcomes.
- Work closely with the wider team to identify and target key strategic opportunities to ensure projects deliver on departmental, cultural and environmental priorities, policies and plans.
**About You**
We’re looking for a passionate individual who is keen to help ecosystems adapt to climate change, promote Aboriginal-led adaptation, and guide conservation efforts. You will be a strategic thinker with excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills. You are a strong problem solver and communicator who can engage stakeholders and get buy-in around program objectives. You are collaborative in your project management and nurture partnerships to deliver quality outcomes and identify innovative opportunities/solutions. Preferably, you have experience with restoration and/or conservation projects but this is not essential.
**Essential Requirements**
- Degree in Environmental and Biological Sciences or another related discipline.
For more information read the full Role Description**: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.
**To Apply**
**Applications close Sunday 20**th** October 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.
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