Assistant Project Officer

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

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

• Permanent ongoing opportunity
• Full-time - 35 hours per week + FlexTime 
• Parramatta location - hybrid working supported
• Salary ranges from $94,423.00 to $105, super + leave loading

Our Climate and Atmospheric Science branch is currently seeking to appoint an Assistant Project Officer  to assist in the development and implementation of climate change science and research programs. The role maintains a working knowledge of the program's projects, activities, budgets, reporting and delivery timeframes, coordinates with managers to exchange information and prepares essential documentation.

About You

As an Assistant Project Officer you will be committed to working collaboratively with a team to deliver customer-focused results and showcase our world-leading science. You will:

• Support senior staff in undertaking scientific/technical projects and activities related to science and research to inform stakeholders across the state.
• Provide timely advice and communication to project team members regarding project status and implementation issues.
• Assist project team members to prepare a range of project related information as instructed.
• Implement project management methodologies and processes that enhance the delivery of science across DCCEEW.
• Provide advice and support to project team members in undertaking tasks and implementing project plans as required.

We are seeking someone with:

• Experience in planning, implementing and managing complex projects to achieve priority objectives.
• Proven ability in engaging stakeholders to take action and deliver agreed outcomes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in conducting statistical/geospatial analyses and visualisations of large multi-dimensional data sets
• Experience using coding languages such as Python or R.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in science or related field.

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.

About the Team

We work with multiple agencies within the NSW Government, in other states, and with businesses and communities to better understand our atmospheric environment and to assist decision makers dealing with the complex policy issues of air pollution and climate change.

We provide the NSW Government's flagship regional climate modelling (NARCliM) and assist stakeholders across the NSW, ACT and South Australian Governments, businesses and communities to understand climate change, climate risks and their potential impacts.

We provide the core climate science that underpins the recently released NSW Adaptation

Strategy. This integrates climate impact science across multiple disciplines including natural hazards, hydrological modelling, biodiversity and landscape modelling and integrated risk management

Our Net Zero Emissions Modelling is underpinning the development of programs to support the NSW Government's Net Zero Emissions Plan Stage 1 and tracking greenhouse gas emissions and abatement opportunities across all sectors of the economy and regions of 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 Monday, 10 November at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Matthew Adams 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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