Assistant Project Officer

Exciting and rewarding Assistant Project Officer role
- Located in a beautiful Newcastle
- Salary package of $93,295 to $102,941 plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Ongoing, full-time role

***_Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_**

**_ Working to protect the state's environment and heritage._**

**About the role**

We are looking for an Assistant Project Officer to join our team. Are you seeking an opportunity to further contribute towards conservation outcomes? Come and work in the Hunter Central Coast Branch Conservation Unit where you will be working collaboratively with a dedicated and passionate team. The role will support the delivery of pest animal and weed management projects and programs. Specifically:

- Assist in the collation of data for pest animal and weed programs to support monitoring, reporting and evaluation of pest species management.
- Provide field and technical assistance to ensure pest species data is captured and stored in corporate systems and create map products to report and evaluate on pest programs.
- Assist with coordinating and implementing pest species control training programs to improve knowledge awareness and capability in pest species management.
- Assist with planning and implementing pest management operations, survey and monitoring activities.
- Implement audits to ensure compliance on pest management procedures and activities.
- Willingness to obtain firearms, pesticide and aviation land management competencies.
- Willingness and ability to work in remote and difficult environments where a moderate level of fitness is required.

You will provide project and operational support, assist in planning and delivering defined projects, undertake reporting on project plans, milestones and deliverables, update and collate documentation and records and provide a range of secretariat and administrative services. You will prepare sourcing requests, high quality reports, submissions, briefing notes, letters and other correspondence as required.

**Key knowledge and experience**
- Experience in the provision of administrative and support services
- Experience in development and delivery of programs and projects related to the Statement of Works.
- Understanding of contemporary project management principles and practices.

For more information read the full **Role Description**:Assistant Project Officer** **and **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**

NPWS 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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Hunter Central Coast Branch Overview

**How to apply**

**Applications close**:Wednesday 13 November 2024 at 11:55pm**
- 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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