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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Senior Project Officer, Executive and Business Support (Environment Officer Class 9)
• Ongoing role
• Role is located in Parramatta (hybrid working supported)
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $124,322 to $138,494 + super

The Planning, Offsets and Threatened Species and Ecosystems (POTSE) delivers a range of programs relating to biodiversity stewardship, threatened species conservation, and the NSW biodiversity credits market and also leads reforms to the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme.

The division is seeking to appoint a Senior Project Officer to provides high-level executive, coordination and business support to the Executive Director and Manager, Divisional Strategy and Coordination (DSC) to ensure the effective and efficient operations of DSC and the division more broadly. The role delivers business support projects and functions in close collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders.

About You

You will have strong experience providing business, coordination and administration support to Executives with proven capacity to deliver complex projects in a high-pressure environment. You will be highly proficient in delivering projects, resources and processes to support compliance with corporate requirements for business planning, program management, performance reporting, risk management and assurance, complaints management, procurement, records management and Workplace Health and Safety.  You will have a sound understanding of government budgeting and budget management processes and the ability to apply government protocols and to engage effectively with corporate systems.   You will also have an ability to problem solve and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders.

Essential Requirements – As detailed in the Role Description

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

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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) & the Biodiversity Conservation Trust’s (BCT) Private Land Conservation (PLC) Programs

All 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 conflicts are managed appropriately. In some circumstances this may require divestment of the interest.

The BCT also has restrictions on staff participation in its funded PLC programs. No additional funding, beyond that already agreed to by the BCT, may be sought or approved during time as a BCT employee or for a 12-month period following termination of employment.

The Department is committed to protecting the public interest and public trust in the exercise of its functions. These values, together with transparency and accountability, are integral to the administration of the BOS and PLC programs.

If you (or a close family member) participate in the BOS scheme or already hold a funded agreement with the BCT and require further information before submitting your application, please contact the hiring manager. The BOS protocol is available publicly here.

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 20^th August 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Shawn Hollbach via shawn.hollbach@environment.nsw.gov.au.

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.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:

• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.

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