Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions.

• Full Time, 35 hours per week
• Temporary up to 30 June 2026
• Location: Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally, with a focus on Queanbeyan, Armidale, Dubbo and Coffs Harbour
• Clerk Grade 7/8 – Salary from $113,574 up to $125,720 per annum plus super and leave loading

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds – including but not limited to; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation to apply. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers.  Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

About the Role
Your role will support marine estate programs by managing projects from start to finish though planning, documentation, and stakeholder communication. You'll handle everything from community engagement and website content to reporting and managing relationships with other agencies, while ensuring projects stay on track and on budget.

About You
As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Proven experience in supporting projects, including planning, documentation, and managing deadlines.
• Ability to develop clear communication materials and effectively engage with a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience with maintaining websites, databases, and records management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes with limited resources.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.

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 Tasman Douglass on 0407 019 213 or email tasman.douglass@dpi.nsw.gov.au.

Applications close: Sunday, 17 August 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.

Additional Information
This is an internal EOI opportunity. To be considered for an appointment for over 12 months or ongoing, applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalent or higher grade than this advertised vacancy (Clerk Grade 7/8 OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher. Alternatively, if you do not meet the requirement for an ongoing appointment, you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.

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