Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to the protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Internal expression of interest for Environment Officer Class 5 Assistant Project Officer
• Temporary up to December 2025 full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity, with the possibility of extension
• Office location – negotiable, Hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $94,423 to $105,016 + super

Our Assurance and Biodiversity Stewardship Branch is currently seeking to appoint an Assistant Project Officer.

The role provides assurance of credits transactions and credit equivalence under the under the Biodiversity Offset Scheme (BOS).

Specifically, the role includes:

• Supporting credits transactions (transfers and retirements)
• Supporting credit equivalence between previous offset scheme and new scheme
• Supporting maintenance and enhancement of existing IT systems, including public registers

About You

To be successful in the role, you will have an interest in increasing your knowledge of the BOS and developing your project management skills. You will be comfortable working autonomously within a geographically dispersed team and collaborating with immediate team members and wider colleagues as required.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental education, science communications, environmental management environmental science, planning, environmental engineering, archaeology, or equivalent.
• Current Driver’s License

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

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 Thursday, 11th September 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Kirsten McWhirter via kirsten.mcwhirter@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or 02 9995 5617.

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