Project Officer

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

- Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage._
- **Temporary full-time (35hours per week) opportunity to October 2025,**:

- **Office location - regional location encouraged/Hybrid working supported**:

- **Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $110,266 to $122,058 + super**

As part of NRAR’s ongoing commitment to quality, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Project Officer’s to join the Systems and Assurance team.

This is a temporary full-time opportunity commencing ASAP until October 2025.

The role is an exciting pathway into a career in quality assurance, you will develop your understanding of Quality Management Systems and look to play a key role in driving improvement initiatives and lead internal assurance activities within NRAR (Natural Resources Access Regulator). Most importantly you’re ambitious and keen to learn, you’ll want to be part of a high performing team which supports you to expand your knowledge and skills.

**About the team**

The Systems and Assurance team at NRAR is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of quality and continuous improvement. The team is responsible for maintaining NRAR certified Quality Management System to ISO 9001 standard. Working collaboratively across NRAR to implement quality initiatives and best practices, fostering a culture of excellence.

**About the role**

As a Project Officer with the Systems and Assurance team you’ll be required to:

- Maintain NRAR Quality Management Systems based on ISO 9001 standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement quality initiatives and best practices.
- Lead internal assurance activities and prepare documentation and reports.
- Monitor the effectiveness of quality processes and procedures.
- Champion process improvement across the agency
- Support continual improvement actions in an evolving work environment.

**Key knowledge and experience**
- Experience in water related areas such as water planning, natural resource management, agriculture, environmental science or a relevant field or equivalent industry experience

**Essential requirements**
- A current NSW Driver's Licence and a willingness to drive to remote locations which may include overnight stays.

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 Sunday 16**th** February 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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