• Full time, 35 hours per week
• Temporary up to 30 June 2026
• Primary Work Location: Dubbo (or other regional NSW location by negotiation)
• Clerk Grade 5/6 – Salary from $97,027 - $107,059 per annum plus super and leave loading

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.  The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.

About the Role
The Project Officer Habitat Rehabilitation Contributes and undertakes a range of project and administrative activities to support the coordination of environmental assessments, field inspections, and desktop audits for aquatic biodiversity, and fish habitat.

About You
As our ideal candidate, you will:

• Support the delivery of aquatic biodiversity protection and rehabilitation projects by implementing project plans, scheduling meetings, and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Conduct research and analysis to contribute to project briefs and support evidence-based planning and decision making.
• Assist with site inspections and environmental assessments or audits, including collecting, reviewing, and maintaining relevant data to inform future actions.
• Provide administrative support for projects, including entering data into financial and reporting systems, tracking milestones, updating Gantt charts, and managing resourcing information.
• Maintain information and record management systems, ensuring environmental assessments and audit records are current, accessible, and compliant with State and departmental standards.
• Deliver secretariat and administrative services, such as coordinating committee meetings and preparing agendas, minutes, and supporting documentation to enable effective project management.

Applying is easy!
Submit your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience, and why you’re our ideal candidate.

If you’d like to know more about the role, please click here to view the role description.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Erin Lake on 0432 921 815 or email erin.lake@dpird.nsw.gov.au.

Applications close: Sunday, 18 May 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

About Us

Together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

  The department brings together:

• Local Land Services
• NSW Resources
• Agriculture and Biosecurity
• Fisheries and Forestry
• Regional Development and Delivery.

With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Additional Information
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.

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