Project Officer

**_Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_**
- Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies._
- **Temporary (30 Jun 2027) full-time opportunity**:

- **Office location - Parramatta **(Negotiable), WFH arrangement available**:

- **Salary relative to experience and ranges from $101,850 to $112,530 + Super**

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is currently seeking to appoint a** Project Officer **to join our Accreditation and Training team in the Assurance and Biodiversity Stewardship Branch. The role is part of a new team being established to work on improvements to the Accredited Assessor Scheme.

The Project Officer role will be working in a small team focusing on improving aspects of the accredited assessor scheme within the Biodiversity Offset Scheme. The role will undertake a range of projects, analysis, reporting, implementation and administrative activities to support the reset team. An understanding of the current biodiversity offset scheme, and knowledge of compliance and/or auditing processes would be advantageous in this role.

**About You**

**Key knowledge and experience**:

- Sound demonstrated knowledge of the operational and strategic requirements for the successful delivery of programs in the context of current policy and legislative frameworks
- Assist in developing project plans and deliverables aimed at improving the accreditation scheme and key aspects of it
- Collaborating with a variety of stakeholders to develop understanding of common issues and areas for improvement
- Assist in developing and implementing operational policies, processes, guidelines and procedures to support the project outcomes
- assist in identifying internal and external customer needs for operational policies and guidelines

For more information read the full Role Description**:Project Officer**

**About Us**
- The _Department of Planning and Environment_’s (DCCEEW) vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organization that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department._

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DCCEEW supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.

**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**

DCCEEW strongly recommends all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.

**Applications close 15**th** 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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