Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to the protect state’s environment and heritage.
- Aboriginal Identified opportunity
- Temporary full-time position up to June 2026 (35 hours per week) opportunity,
- Office location - Parramatta (NSW location by negotiation / hybrid working supported)
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $109,102 to $120,542 + super
Our Science & Insights team is seeking to appoint a Project Officer (Identified). This role supports the growth and impact of the Healthy Country Team by delivering new conservation initiatives and strengthening partnerships with Aboriginal communities. You’ll help drive impactful biodiversity conservation projects that embed Aboriginal voices and perspectives in environmental management.
In this role, you’ll contribute to project research, analysis, reporting and implementation, while engaging with Aboriginal communities, researchers and government and non-government stakeholders to achieve project goals. You’ll also support the review and improvement of systems and processes to enable effective and inclusive project delivery.
This is an Aboriginal Identified role where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977).
About You
You’re a proud Aboriginal person with strong connections to community, Country and culture and you’re passionate about strengthening those ties through meaningful partnerships that embed Aboriginal voices, knowledge and cultural practices in conservation. You have a proven ability to build respectful relationships and support projects that deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal peoples and the environment.
You bring experience working with Aboriginal peoples, communities and organisations and have a strong understanding of contemporary public policy issues, particularly those relating to the environment and Aboriginal communities in NSW. You’re skilled in supporting program, project and policy development and implementation, as well as reviewing and improving policies and procedures. With sound knowledge of business and coordination processes, you’re confident preparing reports, submissions and briefing materials.
Essential Requirements
- This is an Identified role under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role. Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:
- is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
- identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
- is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence
- A willingness and ability to travel
For more information read the full Role Description: 
Project Officer - Identified
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.
Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.
Applications close 14 December 2025 at 11:55PM.
Please note that the Department will be closed from Wednesday, 24 December 2025 to Sunday, 11 January 2026. During the Department closure, the Talent Acquisition Team will take annual leave, and no recruitment actions will take place. Recruitment for this position will recommence from Monday, 12 January 2026.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Vanessa Cavanagh via vanessa.cavanagh@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 0476 519 926.
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 Alexandra Blair on 028275 1761 (please mention reference number 546470.
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn.
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