Call for Expressions of Interest – Project Officer, Sustainable Homes Implementation Team (EO8):

• Internal expression of interest
• Temporary until Friday 9^th January 2026
• Full-Time (35 hours per week) – flexible working available
• Office location - Parramatta
• Environment Officer Class 8 - salary ranges from $112,444 - $126,861 plus super

About the Role

• Support project management of the SHEPI program and, in particular, the tenant empowerment project which aims to pilot behaviour change interventions, gain insights from tenant engagement, and develop marketing and communications material and case studies as required.
• Support project management of the Community Energy Outreach Program.
• Provide a range of project management and support services to the Sustainable Homes Implementation team including preparing reports and briefings, maintaining project documentation, and implementing and monitoring project plans.
• Draft responses to media and ministerial enquiries.
• Communicate with key stakeholders to facilitate the exchange of information and support project completion in line with project plans.
• Source, collate and compile data and information to identify emerging issues and track and report on project progress against established milestones and deliverables.
• Scope, procure and manage contracts for timely and cost-effective projects to deliver program objectives. 

About the Team

The Sustainable Homes Implementation team has an exciting opportunity available to work primarily on the Social Housing Energy Performance Initiative (SHEPI) program.

SHEPI is currently a $175 million program co-funded by the NSW and Commonwealth Governments, working with the social housing sector to provide energy efficient upgrades including solar panels and solar sharing systems, split system air conditioning, heat pump hot water heating, ceiling insulation, and electric stoves to approximately 24,000 social housing properties by June 2027. In addition, we are working through details of a SHEPI expansion with the Commonwealth Government, who announced an additional $145.3 million program for a further 13,500 households to be upgraded by June 2029.

SHEPI is a dynamic program working with a range of partners including Commonwealth DCCEEW, Homes NSW Housing Portfolio, Aboriginal Housing Office, CHIA, Community Housing Providers and Aboriginal Community Housing Providers to reach these ambitious targets. Part of SHEPI is an innovation program designed to expand and complement the broader program’s impact by piloting innovative solutions, developing robust data collection and evaluation methodologies, and supporting tenant empowerment and sustainable behaviour change in conjunction with upgrades. 

The team is also responsible for Action 22 of the Consumer Energy Strategy: Fund community outreach programs to provide practical energy information and tips directly to energy consumers.

About You

You will be a project support professional who has a collaborative approach and enjoys working in a fast-paced and purpose-driven environment.

You should have experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and contract management as well as being confident in drafting briefings, managing enquiries and contributing to meaningful change through ell-executed programs.

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

To Apply

Please submit a copy of your cover letter (1 page only) and your resume (1-2 pages ideally). Your cover letter should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience are suitable, considering the role’s focus capabilities and deliverables.

Applications close Sunday 18^th May at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Julia Lenton via julia.lenton@environment.nsw.gov.au

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