- Clerk Grade 9-10
- Full time ongoing role (or part time job share)
- NSW location by negotiation
- Salary relative to experience, ranges from $129,464-$142,665 plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
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 rewarding career opportunity for a Senior Project Officer to join our Leasing and Property Management team. As a Senior Project Officer, you will play a key role in identifying, securing and managing leasing and licensing opportunities with third parties to enhance visitor experiences across the national park estate. The role involves promoting opportunities, negotiating and managing agreements, ensuring compliance with legislation and policy, and providing high‑level advice to support optimal outcomes.
You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to progress complex leasing matters. This includes preparing high‑quality documentation, managing multiple projects with competing priorities, and contributing to initiatives that support the effective, appropriate and sustainable use of NPWS‑managed properties. The role requires strong communication and negotiation skills, a high level of attention to detail, the ability to exercise sound judgement, and the capacity to adapt to changing priorities.
About You
You will bring demonstrated experience in a property, procurement or legal environment, with strong negotiation and contract management skills. You will be comfortable providing high‑level advice to a range of stakeholders, interpreting and applying legislation, policy and governance frameworks, managing multiple projects and working collaboratively to achieve outcomes.
Essential requirements
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent, relevant professional experience.
- Project management skills and experience with an understanding of contemporary best practice in procurement, tendering and contract preparation, in managing project teams, consultants and contractors, and in applying environmental safety and risk management policies and systems.
- Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and reviewing strategic plans, policies and programs, and in providing strategic and operational advice and recommendations to senior management.
To read the full Role Description: Senior Project Officer NPWS Role Description
To view the Statement of Works (SoW): Senior Project Officer Leasing - Statement of Works
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
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 Thursday 5th March 2026 at 11:55pm
Should you require further information about the role please contact Tammy Cootes, Manager, Property & Lease Management, Visitor Engagement & Revenue, NPWS via tammy.cootes@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or phone 02 9407 2119.
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 Marie-Claire Bleakley on 0407 789 021 (please mention reference number 547614).
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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