Senior Project Officer

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

• Multiple Senior Project Officer roles up to December 2026
• Full-time at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
• Located in Parramatta, Deniliquin, Albury, Wagga Wagga or other southern regional location by negotiation
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 plus super

The Infrastructure Project team is seeking to appoint multiple Senior Project Officers to play a key role in the  delivery of infrastructure projects to meet the NSW Government's commitments including Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment Mechanism (SDLAM) Acceleration, Northern Basin Toolkit – Fish for the Future, Nyngan to Cobar Pipeline, Wilcannia Weir and Reconnecting River Country Early Works.

The Senior Project Officer manages and coordinates the development, implementation and evaluation of complex infrastructure projects to achieve outcomes and support the achievement of organisational objectives.

These roles are based in Parramatta, Deniliquin, Albury, Wagga Wagga or southern regional office near the respective projects and do require travel to site.

About You

To be successful in the role you will have experience in delivering major water or natural resource infrastructure projects and a reputation for achieving project deadlines and milestones to the required standards and within budget, given the need to simultaneously coordinate and deliver multiple projects which are often complex and interconnected.

With good interpersonal and communication skills, you have the ability to manage consultations and negotiations with diverse stakeholders, within agreed timelines, given their varying expectations, viewpoints and interests, and working collaboratively with industry partners to achieve outcomes.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Senior Project Officer - Water Infrastructure Delivery

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.

The Water Group leads the NSW Government in providing confidence to communities and stakeholders with the transparent stewardship of water resources, provision of services and reforms that support sustainable and healthy environments, economies and societies across NSW.

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.

Applications close Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Andrew Lavelle, Director Infrastructure Projects via email or mobile

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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