• Temporary full-time opportunities
• Office location – Parramatta 
• Salary relative to experience and ranges $120,701 to $134,460 + Super 

About the CPHR Office of Deputy Secretary 

The Office of the Deputy Secretary for Conservation Programs, Heritage and Regulation supports our Deputy Secretary Brendan Bruce across various policy and operational matters. There are two teams within the Office focusing on; 

• Policy and Briefings – Ministerial briefings, meeting papers, correspondence, etc. 
• Operations - recruitment, travel, WHS, risk, reporting, etc. 

The Office of Deputy Secretary are seeking Senior Project Officer and Senior Policy Officer EOIs to act in EO9 roles for potential short-term vacancies over the next 12 months to cover periods of leave. When looking to fill vacancies we will reach out to the EOI pool in the first instance. 

Upcoming vacancies include: 

• Senior Project Officer – Operations: 7 July to 22 July (2.5 weeks) 
• Senior Project Officer – Operations: 4 Aug to 8 Aug (1 week) 

When submitting your EOI, please clarify if you are interested either/both the above or to be added to the EOI pool to be contacted for future vacancies. 

Senior Policy Officer – Policy and Briefings 

To be successful in this role, you must have: 

• Experience in providing, high level coordination services to manage requests for information from senior executives, Ministers’ Offices, other parts of the agency, other government agencies and the public, and coordinate timely, informed, and well-constructed responses. 
• The ability to review and deliver high quality advice such as briefing notes, submissions, reports, meeting papers, Ministerial, Cabinet and Parliamentary products to meet required quality and accuracy standards and timeframes. 
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to express information clearly and succinctly. 
• The ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships. 
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills with proven capacity to work collaboratively and manage and prioritise workflow. 

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Policy Officer 

Senior Project Officer – Operations  

To be successful in this role, you must:

• Have a clear communicator with attention to detail who is able to effectively interpret requests and coordinate with various groups within DCCEEW and the Group. This includes reporting data as well as briefing notes. 
• Have strong written communication skills in preparing speaking notes and written communications for leaders. 
• Provide excellent customer service and seek to identify process improvements in the work that you do with the aim to reduce administrative burden and ensure that the executive feel well supported.
• Demonstrate project management skills with the ability to deliver agreed outcomes on time, and to quality standards. 

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

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. Ensure you include if you are interested in the Senior Project Officer July/Aug vacancies 

Applications close Wednesday 25 June at 11:55PM. 

Should you require further information about the role please contact Helen Reid via helen.reid@environment.nsw.gov.au. 

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? 

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 
• How we encourage and support people with disability  
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace. 

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.)  

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.