Project Officer

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- **Project Officer**:

- **Temporary full-time opportunity until 30 Jun 2027**:

- **Office location - Various locations across NSW**:

- **Salary relative to experience and ranges $105,924 to $117,031 + Super**

**About the role**

In this role, you will assist to develop and implement biodiversity programs that support the NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme.

Responsibilities include:

- Contributing to the triage and coordination of responses to enquiries related to the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme, supporting timely and accurate responses.
- Assisting in developing and managing knowledge resources, such as FAQs and troubleshooting guides, to streamline support and expand self-service options for stakeholders.
- Supporting data analysis efforts to identify trends in enquiries, recommending improvements to enhance Help Desk response times and direct support capacity.
- Contributing to training and resource development for internal staff and stakeholders.
- Collaborating with team members on guidance material and contribute to broader Help Desk initiatives that improve system functionality and knowledge-sharing capabilities.
- Demonstrating strong organisational and communication skills, with an ability to prioritise effectively.

**About You**

You are a proactive and collaborative environmental professional with project management skills and a keen understanding of biodiversity policy and programs. With a background in environmental science or a related field, you thrive in dynamic environments, engage effectively with stakeholders, and provide clear, well-informed advice on complex regulatory frameworks.

You are driven by a commitment to conservation outcomes and bring strong analytical, communication, and planning capabilities to support the implementation of the NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme.

**Essential requirements**:

- Tertiary qualifications in economics, environmental education, science communications, environmental management, environmental science or equivalent.
- Current Driver’s License

**Desirable requirements**:
Understanding of the Biodiversity Offset Scheme (BOS) and Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM)

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.

**Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)**

Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member’s) participation to ensure potential conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately.

**To Apply**

**Applications close 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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