Senior Project Officer

• Clerk Grade 9-10
• Package includes base salary $129,464 - $142,665 plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Ongoing Full-time role
• Located at Armidale or Narrabri (other NPWS locations within Northern Inland Branch by negotiation)

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

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

Play an important role in the delivery of high-profile asset and infrastructure projects for the Northern Inland Branch of National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).

About the role

As a Senior Project Officer within the Asset & Infrastructure team, you'll be relied upon to coordinate a geographically dispersed project team responsible for planning, approvals, stakeholder engagement, procurement, contract supervision and delivering the on-ground capital works within required deadlines, to quality standards. This role presents an ideal opportunity to manage a wide range of project responsibilities including:

• Preparing scopes of work and programs for the renewal or repair of visitor or operational infrastructure, buildings and structures and heritage assets.
• Managing all stages of project design, from concept development through to final documentation, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, heritage guidelines, and stakeholder requirements, including:
• Preparing Mini Minor Works (MMW), Minor Works (MW21) and NSW Government GC21 General Conditions of Contract (GC21) tender documents.
• Creating work orders and purchase requisitions, goods receipting, work order partial completion and capital project close.
• Oversight of construction works, including ensuring compliance of the works with environmental and WHS requirements.
• Undertaking Take 5s' and contractor WHS inductions.
• Preparing content for progress reports and stakeholder communication.

The position will involve occasional travel (fully supported) to remote locations and towns within the Northern Inland Branch, an incredibly diverse branch that encompasses approximately 23% of the state, stretching from the eastern escarpment of the Great Dividing Range to the remote channel country of the Bulloo Overflow in the west. Once you see a North-West sunset you never forget it

About you

Your passion for your community and environment, coupled with a strong attention to detail and proficiency in project management will be key to your success in this role. To be successful in the role, you will have:

• experience in working with government agencies, project managers, engineering disciplines and varied construction contractors,
• experienced in providing high level specialist advice and information to stakeholders on emerging project issues and to support project development and delivery in line with established plans, budgets, timeframes, policy and environmental objectives and other project and priorities.
• the ability to lead project teams on procurement and contract management, including contractor supervision of remote works projects which will require regular travel throughout the region.

It would highly regarded if you are experienced delivering projects within a natural resource setting including a working knowledge of GIS systems, data management and analysis skills.

Essential requirements

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent, relevant professional experience.
• Project management skills and experience with an understanding of contemporary best practice in procurement, tendering and contract preparation, in managing project teams, consultants and contractors, and in applying environmental safety and risk management policies and systems.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and reviewing strategic plans, policies and programs, and in providing strategic and operational advice and recommendations to senior management.

To view the Role Description: Senior Project Officer NPWS Clk Gde 9-10 Role Description

To view the Statement of Works: Senior Project Officer (NIB Assets) Statement of Works

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.

What we can offer you

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.

• Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.

What we do

About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

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Northern Inland Branch Overview

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 26th September 2025 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Dirk Richards, Principal Project Officer, Northern Inland Branch,

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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