- Manager Assessments - Major Projects community of practice
- Environment Officer Class 12
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $148,230 to $162,682 + super
- Temporary full-time opportunity up until 31 December 2025
- Based in Parramatta (Newcastle & Queanbeyan locations negotiable)
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
Heritage NSW works with communities to protect, celebrate and manage our incredible heritage across NSW. If you are keen to be a part of a high performing, multi-disciplinary team that helps conserve and protect the Aboriginal, built and archaeological heritage of NSW, then this is the job for you!
About you
The successful applicant will ideally have experience working in the heritage regulatory space, with proficiency under the NSW Heritage Act 1977, the National Parks & Wildlife Act 1974, and Environmental Planning & Assessments Act 1979 for Major Project referral processes. You must exhibit strong communication skills and be confident liaising with diverse stakeholder groups at all levels, including the Heritage Council of NSW and its committees. You will be committed to delivering results, meeting statutory timeframes, delivering quality outcomes as a team, with excellent customer service throughout. You will be required to work collaboratively across Heritage NSW, maintain strong relationships across government agencies, the development industry, and other key stakeholders such as the Department of Planning, Housing & Infrastructure (DPHI). You will bring a collaborative approach to information sharing and effective management of key applications, including assistance managing the pipeline and triaging of applications, and making determinations where relevant. The ability to manage multiple competing priorities whilst delivering within strict statutory timeframes is essential.
About the role
As Manager Assessments, Major Projects community of practice’s primary role is to provide advice to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, including comments on Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARS), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Response to Submission (RTS), modifications and post approvals. The team supports provision of pre-lodgement services, assessing development proposals, preparing advice on Aboriginal Cultural Heritage (ACH) and Environmental Heritage (EH) to both DPHI and proponents. The role is fast-paced, deadline driven, and requires close engagement with a highly effective team. A key skill is the maintaining of proponent and government agency relationships and delivering technically excellent advice to shape optimum heritage outcomes for key NSW heritage places.
Knowledge and Experience
- Knowledge and experience in heritage and planning processes, customer service or relevant field.
- Understanding of Aboriginal culture and communities, and legislative protections.
For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Assessments
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 16 March 2025 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Nicole Davis nicole.davis@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 0409 394 343.
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 Graeme Elis on 0437236477 (please mention reference number 541500.
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