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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Permanent ongoing opportunity
• Full-time role - 35 hours per week + FlexTime 
• Parramatta location - hybrid working supported
• Salary ranges from $129,464.00 to $142,665.00 + super + leave loading

The Ministerial Services Branch (MSB) within DCCEEW is seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Officer to join its dynamic team. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in executive and/or ministerial support, coordination or liaison environments and managing projects who is keen to take their skills and experience to the next level.

About the role

In this role, you will play a key role in a supportive team environment helping to facilitate the delivery of the Government’s priorities in the water portfolio by:

• ensuring the timely provision to the Minister’s office of responses to ministerial briefing and correspondence requests
• drafting, coordinating, tracking, reviewing and reporting on the timely provision of ministerial briefings and correspondence
• providing clear, risk-assessed advice on complex and sensitive issues
• collaborating across DCCEEW and with other departments and state-owned water corporations

This role offers a unique view across governance, public policy, and program delivery, with strong career development pathways within the NSW public sector.

About You

You are a confident communicator and strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You bring:

• Strong writing and editing skills, with an eye for detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational skills to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Sound judgement, diplomacy, and analytical thinking to navigate sensitive issues
• A customer-focused mindset and commitment to public service excellence

Key knowledge and experience

• Experience in providing high-level advice on complex, sensitive, or controversial issues to senior management or ministerial level
• Sound understanding of the machinery of government and relevant legislation

Why join us?

• Work on issues that matter to communities and the environment
• Be part of a high-performing, supportive team
• Access flexible work arrangements and professional development opportunities
• Contribute to a Department that values integrity, trust, accountability, service and collaboration and courage

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

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 Thursday, 30 October 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Damien Sams via damien.sams@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on (02) 9338 6804.

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.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

DCCEEW is committed to providing an inclusive candidate experience and through the Disability Confident Recruiter program, identify and remove unintended barriers for candidates

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsws.gov.au or contacting Mariam Barakat on 0429 667 238 (please mention reference number 545864).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Guide for Aboriginal Applicants to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

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