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• Assistant Project Officer Threatened Species SOS
• Temporary full-time opportunity until 30 Jun 2026
• Office location – Parramatta
• Salary relative to experience and ranges $91,673 to $101,957 + Super

About the role

Are you interested in securing great conservation outcomes for widespread species?

Keen to support a team influencing the direction of threatened species conservation in the future?

Then come and join our team in Saving our Species and help set the strategic direction for threatened species conservation projects across the state!

The role assists in development and coordination of operational policy and programs, and in the provision of guidance and technical support to facilitate the regional delivery of programs to protect threatened species and ecosystems.

About You

You are passionate about threatened species and would like to bring your organisational skills and positive approach to tackling new challenges. You have a background in science or natural resource management and strong communication and problem-solving skills, and would like to apply these to supporting conservation programs, developing operational policy, and providing technical guidance.

To be successful in the role, ideally you will have:

• A degree in environmental science or similar

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience in data management with Excel

• Experience supporting project delivery

• Experience engaging stakeholders

For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Project Officer Threatened Species SOS

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.

Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)

Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member’s) participation to ensure potential conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately.

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 18^th June 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Stephanie Stuart via stephanie.stuart@environment.nsw.gov.au  or on 02 9585 6622.

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.

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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Tom Jackson on 0407972528 (please mention reference number 540453.)

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