Assistant Project Officer

**Clerk Grade 5-6**:

- **Package includes base salary $97,027-$107,059, employer's contribution to superannuation plus annual leave loading**:

- **Ongoing full time role**:

- **Bathurst location (or Parramatta by negotiation)**

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

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

Contribute to the retention of legal access to NPWS managed land and maximising opportunities to secure practical access to reserves.

**About the role**

NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Officer to provide diverse project management to support our Reserve Access Program. The Reserve Access Program focuses on ensuring the retention of legal access to NPWS managed land and maximising opportunities to secure practical access to reserves through the creation of easements over existing tracks. Working closely with the Project Officer and Team Leader, Reserve Assess Program, you will assist with the research and negotiation of easements for access to national parks. A typical day could include:

- Undertaking data entry and business processes associated with the Reserve Access Program including the use of spatial information systems to assess legal and practical access to NPWS managed land.
- Undertaking finance and procurement activities to assist in the operation of the Reserve Access Program
- Assessing and responding to Crown and Council road closures, perpetual lease and western lands lease conversions and Aboriginal Land Claim referrals.
- Creating files and undertaking searches.
- Undertaking conveyancing support functions relating to the registration of easements for access.

**About You**

This role is suited to self-starters with the ability to work both independently as well as part of a team. You will also need:

- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- ability to negotiate effectively with stakeholders and influence outcomes.
- a sound understanding of land tenure.
- good spatial GIS skills.

**Essential Role Requirements**
- Experience in the provision of administrative and support services
- Experience in development and delivery of programs and projects.
- Understanding of contemporary project management principles and practices

To view the Role Description: Assistant Project Officer

To view the Statement of Works: Statement of Works (SoW) Assistant Project Officer - Reserve Access Program

**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: Wednesday 29**th** January 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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