Assistant Project Officer

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

• Temporary up to June 2026, full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• All NSW Locations considered upon application, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $94,423 to $105,016 + super 

The Credit Transactions Team is seeking an Assistant Project Officer to perform critical statutory functions and support associated projects. The role involves undertaking day-to-day tasks across a range of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) regulatory and strategic areas, including the application of legislative responsibilities, conservation and biodiversity management, resource efficiency and clean energy, planning and assessment, water management, community engagement, customer service, compliance and licensing. This position contributes to achieving corporate objectives while ensuring effective delivery of statutory and strategic initiatives.

About You
You're a proactive and collaborative professional who works effectively under the guidance of supervisors, seeking input and referring complex issues to specialist staff as required. You have the ability to review regional or branch issues and provide practical, innovative recommendations aligned with DCCEEW policies and guidelines.

You hold tertiary qualifications in environmental education, science communication, environmental management, environmental science, planning, environmental engineering, archaeology or a related field. You're organised, attentive to detail and possess a current driver's license, enabling you to travel as required to support program and project delivery.

Essential Requirements 

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental education, science communications, environmental management environmental science, planning, environmental engineering, archaeology, or equivalent.
• Current Driver's License

For more information read the full Role Description:  Assistant 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[KM1] .

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
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please be advised that if you do not have your qualification available to upload at this stage, you may upload a blank document and provide the qualification later if required.

Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close 17 November 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Kirsten Mcwhirter, Acting Senior Team Leader via or on

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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