Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.
- Ongoing full-time opportunity
- Office location – Parramatta or regional location
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $94,423 to $105,016 + Super
The DCCEEW Planning, Offsets and Threatened Species (POTSE) is currently seeking to appoint a Assistant Project Officer.
The Assistant Project Officer supports POTSE Division by undertaking day to day tasks relating to the coordination and delivery of regional conservation programs through engaging and supporting landholders to enter into voluntary biodiversity stewardship agreements.
About You
You are an enthusiastic and motivated emerging ecologist with knowledge of terrestrial ecology and ecological survey methods, and a willingness to build skills in fieldwork, data management and biodiversity reporting. You enjoy working collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and can engage confidently with landholders, stakeholders, and colleagues to support conservation outcomes.
Essential requirements
- Current Driver’s License.
- Willingness to travel and work in remote field locations
- Knowledge of terrestrial ecology and ecological survey methods
For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Project Officer
For more information from LinkedIn hit Apply to visit the iworkfor.nsw.gov.au website.
About Us
DCCEEW vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organization that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.
In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DCCEEW supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.
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 1st September 2025 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Thomas Munro via thomas.munro@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 0438 118 595.
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.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
Our Diversity team can assist to:
- provide alternative formats to apply
- make adjustments to the recruitment process
- offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks
We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.
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