Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Powering Progress: Driving grant success for a cleaner and connected NSW
- Temporary roles (until June 2027) – with potential to extend or convert to ongoing
- Full-time (35 hours per week) – flexible working available
- Office location – Parramatta
- Environment Officer Class 10 - salary ranges from $130,506 - $143,921 plus super
The Net Zero Transport team leads the charge in electrifying the NSW transport sector. We are looking for two Senior Project Officers – Grants Contract Management to join our passionate and agile group of change-makers.
About the Net Zero Transport Team
Our team is delivering over $300 million in initiatives to support fleets, expand public EV charging infrastructure, and empower consumers through better information. In this role, you'll manage contracts for high-impact grants and ensure grantees deliver on their commitments—installing fast, kerbside, and destination EV chargers across NSW. By overseeing contracts across key programs, you’ll drive accountability and help build a reliable, accessible EV charging network statewide.
About the Roles
You will be involved in leading the development of fit-for-purpose contract management frameworks, tools, and processes to support the effective delivery of these high-value programs.
With a strong focus on collaboration and compliance, you’ll coordinate contract negotiations, variations, and milestone payments, while identifying and resolving risks and roadblocks.
By managing data collection and reporting from grantees, contract deliverables and variations, liaising with legal teams, and supporting future funding rounds, you'll ensure grant management is both strategic and seamless from end to end.
One role will be responsible for contract managing grants within the EV fast charging program and one role will be responsible for contract managing grants within the EV kerbside and EV destination charging programs.
About You
You will be an experienced contract manager with expertise in delivering high-value agreements on time and to standard. You bring advanced negotiation skills, sound judgment, and a practical understanding of grants or program delivery. Highly organised and solutions-focused, you thrive in fast-paced environments and know how to balance competing priorities while ensuring accountability and transparency across multiple stakeholders.
Essential Requirements –
- Tertiary qualifications in contract management, legal studies, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
- Proven experience in commercial and/or grants contract management, with a strong track record of supporting project delivery within scope, on time, and to a high standard— including drafting, reviewing, and analysing contract documentation.
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Project Officer – Grants Contract Management
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 this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close Sunday 1st June 2025 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Rebecca Williamson via rebecca.williamson@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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 Cassie Dryburgh on 0439 207 553 (please mention reference number 542751.
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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