• Senior Project Officer
• Ongoing opportunity
• Murwillumbah based (or location to be negotiated)
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665+ employer's contribution to superannuation

 

 

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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

 

 

About the role

National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for a Senior Project Officer to lead the provision of strategic business analytics, guidance and insights to support improved planning and decision-making in the NPWS fire and incident management program. To be successful within the role you will be skilled at establishing and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships across multiple agencies and research institutions to facilitate ongoing consultation, communication, negotiation, research development and issues management and their optimal engagement and contribution in project development and delivery. 

This role belongs to our Bushfire Risk and Evaluation Unit (BR&E). The Bushfire Risk and Evaluation Unit (BR&E) supports the development of the NSW bushfire risk framework to embed environmental risk modelling into fire and land management planning and evaluation. The Unit improves the utility, accessibility and availability of fire and incident related data to enable program reporting and evaluation and develops improved bushfire risk assessment, analytics, forecasting, wildlife emergency response and planning tools

The Unit works closely with the NSW Rural Fire Service to support the developing the next generation of Bush Fire Risk Management Plans by Bush Fire Management Committees across NSW.

 

About You

The Senior Project Officer will lead the Bushfire Risk and Evaluation Unit’s Evaluation and Metrics team. The team is responsible for developing the technical and analytical capability in NPWS to provide strategic business analytics, guidance and insights to senior management supporting improved strategic planning and decision-making in the NPWS fire and incident management program.

To achieve this outcome, the Senior Project Officer will specifically:

• Lead the provision of strategic analytics, guidance and insights to senior management supporting improved planning and decision-making in the NPWS fire and incident management program including the multi-agency Bush Fire Risk Management Planning process.  
• Lead the evaluation, monitoring and reporting of the NPWS fire and incident management program, including delivering improvements to the efficiency, accessibility, and availability of fire and incident related data to meet the needs of improved planning and decision-making

• Lead the development of NPWS fire and incident management program performance monitoring to identify trends and areas for improvement, including developing tools and forecasting models
• Lead the development of priority risk analytic benchmarking models to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and analyse financial and asset data to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Lead the development of fire and incident management reporting business requirements with operational, systems and finance teams to ensure strategic analytics, guidance and insights meets stakeholder needs.

• Lead the delivery of the external program evaluations of NPWS fire and incident management program
• Lead the development of business intelligence platforms to support robust forecasting and performance reporting capabilities that influence leadership insights and decisions

• Lead, with program partners, the development of bush fire risk and landscape ecological fire monitoring metrics.

• Liaise with stakeholders, researchers, and software vendors to maintain strategic alliances to enhance activities and lead to improved fire management program business analytics and forecasting tools.
• Participate in relevant national working parties and advisory groups to improve fire management program business analytics and forecasting tools.
• Undertake operational fire roles including consistent competencies obtained.

Willingness and ability to travel and work in remote and challenging outdoor environments where a moderate level of fitness is required.

 

Essential requirements -

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent, relevant professional experience in program monitoring, evaluation and reporting, business analytics and forecasting tools.
• Experience in the use of business analytics and data management tools prepare, analyze, and predict outcomes from data. Experience includes using enterprise data management systems to compile, validate, model and forecast trends to evaluate strategic outcomes achieved.
• 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.

 

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

Please see the statement of works here:  Senior Project Officer Evaluation and Metrics

 

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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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 Wednesday 5th November 2025 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Ross Peacock via Ross.Peacock@dcceew.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. 

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? 

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• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace. 

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.npws.gov.au or contacting Shanay Rokotavaga on 0439 987 429 (please mention reference number 545106).  

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