Assistant Project Officer

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

- Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage._
- **Talent Pool Process to prepare for exciting upcoming opportunities in DCCEEW in 2025 and beyond.**:

- **Office location - Parramatta /Hybrid working supported**:

- **Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $93,295 base to $102,941 top + super**

As a result of internal development within our team the Board & Executive Services team (BEST) at Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) is currently seeking to establish an **Assistant Project Officer** **talent pool** to ensure we’re ready to meet future needs and challenges throughout the remainder of 2025 and beyond. This role is to undertake a range of project support and forums/roundtable coordination activities to support the development and delivery of key strategic projects.

In this role, you will:

- Work as an integral member of a small team of colleagues who are enthusiastic about providing exceptional service to the NRAR Executive and their branches.
- You'll have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience and knowledge of what each branch across NRAR does.

A day in the life includes
- Working with the Manager BEST and the team
- Contributing to the continual improvement of the work of the Board & Executive Services Team and the organisational maturity of NRAR.
- Organising the schedules of members of our executive team, prioritising and actioning tasks on their behalf.
- Handling correspondence, acting as a liaison between the executive and stakeholders.
- Preparing reports, coordinating meetings, and assisting with briefing documents and presentations for these meetings.
- Assist with travel arrangements for business trips and event management for face-to-face branch events.

**About You**

We are seeking an individual who possesses the following qualities:

- an ability to remain calm and focussed under pressure and competing priorities
- experience in diary and records management/governance
- well-developed written and verbal communication skills, adjustable to the wide range of audiences you’ll engage with.
- effective collaboration skills, drawing in expertise while also supporting colleagues and other teams to achieve their goals.
- excellent time management, allowing you to meet deadlines and goals to ensure that everything runs smoothly.
- excellent attention to detail

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

**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 Tuesday 17**th** June 2025 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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