Project Officer

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

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

Shape the future of NSW's energy infrastructure by leading smart, stakeholder-driven projects that deliver real impact.

• Temporary (until December 2027)
• Full-time (35 hours per week) – flexible working available
• Office location - Parramatta
• Clerk Grade 7/8 - salary ranges from $113,574 - $125,720 plus superannuation

Join our Energy Infrastructure Division as a Project Officer, where you'll play a key role in managing and supporting projects that drive the development and delivery of strategic initiatives aligned with NSW Government objectives.

About The Role

As a Project Officer in the Energy Infrastructure Division, you'll play a vital role in driving project success by coordinating resources, managing documentation, and supporting the delivery of key initiatives. You'll work closely with stakeholders to monitor progress, facilitate collaboration, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.

Through research, analysis, and effective communication, you'll help identify emerging issues, inform decision-making, and contribute to the development of high-impact energy infrastructure solutions.

About You

You're a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a solid understanding of energy markets and a passion for delivering impactful projects. With experience in project and policy management within government settings, you bring a strategic mindset and a collaborative approach to navigating complex stakeholder environments. You thrive in fast-paced teams, balancing competing priorities while contributing to informed decision-making and driving outcomes that reflect contemporary policy directions and community expectations.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience

For more information read the full Role Description:  Project Officer Electricity Networks ECCS Clk Gde 7-8

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.

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 Friday 7th November at 12pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Andrew Loukopoulos via

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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