• Project Officer Clerk Grade 7-8
• Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location - Parramatta - 4PSQ / Hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $110,266 to $122,058 + super

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

About the role

National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for a Project Officer to work as part of the team and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage.

This Project Officer role ‘with a difference’ supports key functions and projects in the Fire & Incident Operations Branch, including:

• Coordinating and developing high quality material including general correspondence that clearly communicates the agency’s position on complex, sensitive and controversial issues often within urgent timeframes.
• Contributing to the preparation of Ministerial and Executive materials, including briefings, reports, event packs, parliamentary and estimates briefings, plans and strategies, as well as correspondence. Contribute to ensuring issues are addressed, ensuring consistency of agency position, editorial accuracy and consistency with protocols and procedures.
• Working collaboratively across Fire and Incident Management Branch Units to coordinate content for Ministerials, correspondence, parliamentary notes, questions on notice, briefing notes and other ad hoc requests for information.
• Secretariat support to the Fire and Incident Executive Steering Committee and its sub-committees including coordinating agendas, papers, minutes and communication for the meetings and the Committee.
• Coordinating NPWS process in relation to awards and honours such as National Medal, National Emergency Medal including but not limited to: expression of interest process, compilation of Schedules according to Honours Secretariat requirements, correspondence with recipients, development of protocols for presentation ceremonies and coordination of presentation ceremonies.

About You

The ideal candidate is a proactive and organised project officer with experience supporting executive-level functions in a fast-paced government or emergency management setting. They will have a strong track record in preparing high-quality written materials—such as briefs, reports, and correspondence—often under tight timeframes, and a solid understanding of public sector protocols and parliamentary processes.

Success in this role requires excellent communication and collaboration skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities. The candidate will be confident demonstrating sound judgement and bring a solutions-focused mindset to navigating complex and sensitive issues.

Essential Requirements – As detailed in the Role Description

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant working experience in project management.

For more information, please view the Statement of Works and read the full Role Description: Project Officer, Coordination Team NPWS 

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

Visit a park

The Fire & incident Operations Branch:

• provides support and coordination for fire, incidents, marine wildlife and aviation management
• develops fire and incident related strategy, policy and planning
• develops and delivers operational procedures, systems and staff capability training
• coordinates policy and procedures for safe aviation operations across the agency as well as the delivery of internal services to NPWS through ParkAir
• coordinates and staffs key State Duty Officer roles during incidents.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter outlining your passion in the relevant areas in point form.

Applications close Sunday 3 August 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Jenny Zaidi via jenny.zaidi@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 0447 148 702.

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?

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

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 Ronda Swaysland on 0400 288 239 (please mention reference number 543380).

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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