Senior Project Officer

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

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

• Two opportunities to join the NSW Koala Program, located in Northern Rivers and South-West Sydney
• Other locations will be considered for Talent Pool selection.
• Temporary (Up to 30 June 2026) full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $124,322 to $138,494 + super

Our Regional Delivery (NSW Koala Program) team is currently seeking to appoint two Senior Project Officers.

These exciting roles are responsible for coordinating regional partnerships and stakeholder networks under the NSW Koala Program. They also lead the development and implementation of projects to achieve strategic koala conservation outcomes in New South Wales.

About You

To be successful in this role, you must:

• have demonstrated experience in planning, implementing and managing complex, large-scale and/or high value threatened species conservation projects.
• have demonstrated skills in community engagement and managing stakeholder relationships, particularly with conflicting stakeholder views.
• thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.

Beneficial prior experience for these roles includes:

• Developing and implementing projects to mitigate wildlife vehicle strike and/or wildlife disease.
• Communicating contentious environmental issues with internal and external audiences.
• Developing and managing grants and procurement contracts.

Essential Requirements

• A science degree or a degree in a relevant natural resource discipline.
• A valid Australian driver's licence, with four-wheel drive experience and training preferable.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Project Officer CPHR POTSE

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.

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.

Applications close: Thursday, 25 September 2025at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Penelope Rogers 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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