Project Officer

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

**_ Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage._**
- **Permanent full-time opportunity available**:

- **Office location - Parramatta - 4PSQ**:

- **Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $106,025.00 to $117,363.00 pa + super**

**About the role**

National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for a Project Officer to work as part of the team and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage.

This role provides diverse project management and related support services, including preparation of reports and briefs, coordinating resources, maintaining project documentation, implementing and monitoring project plans.

**About You**

**Key knowledge and experience**:

- Sound demonstrated knowledge of NPWS fire preparedness activities & legislative frameworks
- Ability to interpret Fire PPE and PPC standards - providing advice, guidance and support across NPWS
- Ability to use technology eg to update the fire equipment internal website pages
- Stakeholder collaboration to develop understanding of common issues and areas for improvement
- Ability to represent NPWS in liaising with other fire agencies across Australia

***Essential 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

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.

**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 closes - Monday, 30 September 2024 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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