Project Officer

**Clerk Grade 7-8**:

- **Package includes base salary $110,266-$122,058, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading**:

- **Full time temporary role until 30 June 2025 (with possible extension)**:

- **Located in Parramatta (other locations by negotiation)**

**_ Do you want to work to make a difference for NSW?_**

**_ Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage_**

Play a vital role in the high priority NSW Koala Program and help us meet the goal of doubling the numbers of koalas in NSW by 2050.

**About the role**

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service received funding from the NSW Government to help meet the goal of doubling the number of koalas in New South Wales by 2050 and we are a seeking suitably experienced Project Officer to join the NSW Koala Program team. Through this program, we will secure and restore habitat to support the growth of koala populations including mitigating other known threats to koala populations.

Working as part of the team you will be contributing to development of skills and technical resources to improve koala and other wildlife rehabilitation services. A typical day could include:

- developing and implementing Departmental standards and other technical resources that guide quality assurance of providers of koala and other wildlife rehabilitation services.
- supporting the development and implementation of policy, procedures and resources that promote best practice in the rescue and rehabilitation of sick and injured wildlife.
- coordinating and supporting projects involving the post-release monitoring of koalas and other wildlife species.
- analysing, preparing, and presenting reports on wildlife rehabilitation data and coordinating processes for continual improvement of data collection and reporting processes.
- collaborating with wildlife rehabilitation and veterinary stakeholders.

**About You**

Ideally you will have a strong track record playing a key role in the coordinated delivery of state-wide and high-quality programs managing wildlife rehabilitation, koala or biodiversity conservation projects. You’ll be a natural at balancing conflicting priorities and deadlines including the ability to work within a geographically dispersed team.

**Essential Role Requirements**
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant working experience in project management.
- Experience in development and delivery of projects, including the development of project plans, monitoring of project timelines, budgets and reporting requirements, and contract administration.

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**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.

**What we can offer you**

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.
- Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.

**What we do**

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**To apply**

**Applications close: Thursday 6**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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