- Ongoing full-time opportunity
- Office location - Coffs Harbour
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $125,693 to $138,510 + super
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
About the role
This role manages and coordinates the development, implementation and evaluation of diverse and complex projects, ensuring completion within required deadlines, quality standards and at or below budgets to support the achievement of Divisional and Environment and Heritage strategic and operational objectives.
About You
You are an experienced project and people manager with a strong track record of delivering complex projects on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. You bring expertise in planning, stakeholder consultation, risk management and benefits realisation, and you have the communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across diverse teams and with external partners.
Your background includes applying contemporary best practice in procurement, contract management and environmental safety, while providing clear, strategic advice to senior leadership. With a commitment to integrity, sustainability and inclusive partnerships—especially with Aboriginal communities—you thrive on protecting natural and cultural heritage and ensuring exceptional outcomes for the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service.
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 read the full 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
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service 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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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 3 August 2025 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Silas Sutherland via silas.sutherland@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 0429 499 597
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.nsw.gov.au or contacting Tom Jackson at tom.jackson@dcceew.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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