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- Senior Project Officer (Planning and Reporting) - Exciting and rewarding role delivering critical projects across National Parks and Wildlife Service!
- Package includes salary depending on experience ($125,693 - $138,510) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Ongoing, full-time role
- Location is negotiable within NSW
Do you want to work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager, Business Performance and Performing Unit, this is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing team responsible for helping bring together data and evidence about performance and delivery within our National Parks. Use your skills to help inform the protection of the most important natural and cultural assets in NSW – from the peaks of Mt Kosciuszko and the towering forests along the Great Dividing Range to our spectacular coastal reserves and outback national parks.
With a focus on building relationships and supporting the agency to use data to plan and make informed decisions. It’s a fantastic opportunity for the right person with a passion for our national parks to make a measurable difference to how National Parks is able to tell its story!
The Senior Project Officer is responsible for providing diverse project management and support services, including preparation of reports and briefs, coordinating resources, maintaining project documentation, and implementing and monitoring project plans. The role is responsible for the day-to-day management of two staff and the team focusses on:
- Coordination of performance planning and reporting
- Business improvement projects and strategy development
- Developing and improving systems and tools that support park operations and program delivery teams to effectively plan, deliver and monitor.
A typical day could include liaising with a range of NPWS staff to coordinate annual park management planning processes, seeking input to report on park management progress and outcomes; analysing reporting data; preparing effective communications of the results for key internal stakeholders; and providing technical support for planning and reporting systems.
About You
As a Senior Project Officer you are adept at managing competing priorities and working collaboratively with inter-connected teams. Ideally, you have exposure to high-volume work within a large complex organisation or similar and have a passion for achieving outcomes in a changing and diverse work environment.
You are adept at problem solving, enjoy handling diverse and complex data, and are enthusiastic about learning and applying technological solutions. You can collate, analyse and interpret data, and present insights in varied formats accessible to different audiences.
You’ll also be highly motivated and an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across a range of stakeholders both in person and through virtual networks. You thrive being a team player who is proactive and demonstrates initiative at every opportunity.
Essential Requirements
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent, relevant professional experience.
- 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 on the role, please read the 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.
What we can offer you
NPWS 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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How to apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Please highlight your skills and experience relevant to the focus capabilities outlined in the role description.
For more information about the role, please contact Fiona Robertson, Manager, Business Performance and Reporting Unit, on (02) 9585 6633 or fiona.robertson@environment.nsw.gov.au
Applications close: Sunday 25th of May 2025 at 11:55 pm.
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?
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 Tom Jackson at tom.jackson@dpie.nsw.gov.au
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.
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