Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Temporary opportunity to 30 June 2027, with the possibility of conversion to ongoing
• Full-time role - 35 hours per week + FlexTime 
• Parramatta location or by negotiation - hybrid working supported
• Salary ranges from $109,102.00 to $120,542.00 + super + leave loading

The Strategic Policy and Cabinet Branch is a newly established team seeking to appoint a Project Officer to provide a range of research, analysis, reporting, implementation and administrative activities to support the development and delivery of Cabinet related projects, in line with established project plans and objectives.

The Cabinet team is a high functioning team that works collaboratively to provides strategic policy advice and support to DCCEEW Executives and Ministers’ Offices. The ideal candidate will have previous or relative experience in a similar role where an understanding of machinery of government, Cabinet, and parliamentary business is paramount. The Project Officer role will also be responsible for enhancing Cabinet team reporting capabilities and maintaining current data, in a sensitive and fast-paced environment, to support the effective operation of Cabinet.

Activities in the role might look like:

• Monitoring Cabinet schedules and relevant sources of information to ensure our internal tracking and reporting systems are up to date.
• Planning, coordinating and clearly communicating with DCCEEW policy and legal teams, The Cabinet Office, and other key government stakeholders on Cabinet-related matters.
• Enhancing reporting processes to DCCEEW Senior Executives including which data we capture and ensuring accurate numbers on generated reports.
• Drafting project plans for upcoming initiatives and liaising with the Senior Project Officer and Manager on progress status updates – particularly taking the initiative to monitor deadlines and raise emerging constraints or issues early.
• Scheduling and regularly reviewing our Standard Operating Procedures and templates, including suggestions for ways to improve or streamline processes.
• Be the first point of contact for troubleshooting access issues for Sharepoint and related software platforms across DCCEEW.
• Supporting processes for statutory appointments and Executive Council minutes.
• Monitoring and triaging shared team mailbox messages.
• Supporting the Cabinet team and broader Strategic Policy and Cabinet branch with ad hoc tasks or priorities that may arise.

About You

The ideal candidate will display:

• Strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on ensuring materials are timely, accurate, well-structured and consistent with departmental standards and protocols
• An ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a team to anticipate and escalate risks within tight timeframes and a highly sensitive working environment to support effective decision making  
• Sound judgement, discretion and professionalism when handling confidential or politically sensitive matters
• Experience coordinating across a diverse range of stakeholders including Directors, Executive Directors, Deputy Secretaries and Secretary to deliver projects in accordance with business goals
• Highly responsive and adaptable to last minute changes and competing demands with ability to prioritise—and re-prioritise—within short timeframes
• A commitment to continuous improvement, inclusive practice and supporting a positive team culture
• Experience with data tracking, reporting, management, analysis and visualisation tools such as PowerBI will be highly regarded
• Interest in expanding knowledge of DCCEEW, Machinery of Government and broader policy functions with the opportunity to develop strong cross-government networks and relationships

For more information read the full Role Description:  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.

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 Sunday, 26 October at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Edward Bell via edward.bell@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9860 1424.

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

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 Mariam Barakat on 0429 667 238 (please mention reference number 543603).

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