Project Officer

**_Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_**
- Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage._
- **Permanent ongoing opportunity**:

- **Full-time - 35 hours per week + FlexTime**:

- **Parramatta location - hybrid working supported**:

- **Salary ranges from $109,102.00 to $**120,542.00**+ super + leave loading**

Our Executive Support & Divisional Services team is currently seeking to appoint a **Project Officer** in a permanent ongoing capacity. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the science that informs climate change action, energy transition, environmental protection and water sustainability in NSW.

As a Project Officer, you will deliver high-quality project management and coordination services that ensure timely and effective outcomes. You will work closely with fellow team members and stakeholders across government to provide advice, prepare reports, and maintain corporate information, systems and processes to support initiatives that make a real difference for the people and environment of NSW.

**About You**

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable professional with strong project management and coordination skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will bring sound judgement, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a focus on quality outcomes. You are confident in engaging with stakeholders and can communicate complex information clearly.

Your skills and experience will include:

- Proven ability to plan, manage and deliver projects within scope, time and budget
- Experience in analysing information and providing evidence-based advice to support decision-making
- A collaborative approach, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders
- High level of resilience, adaptability and initiative to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
- Sound understanding of government processes and commitment to public sector values

For more information read the full Role Description: 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 Wednesday, 22 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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