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• Project Support Officer Bushfire
• Ongoing Full Time Opportunity
• Office location – Wagga Wagga/Goulburn/Griffith/Nowra or other location as negotiated. Some travel may be required
• Salary ranges from $84,659 to $92,701 plus super

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

As a Project Support Officer in the Bushfire Program, you’ll play a key role in delivering statewide initiatives that strengthen bushfire preparedness and environmental resilience. Your work will span the south‑west and south‑east regions, supporting both operational and strategic project activities.

This is a dynamic role with a healthy mix of fieldwork, research, stakeholder engagement, and administrative coordination. No two days look the same, and your contribution will directly support safer, more resilient landscapes and communities.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting statewide bushfire projects by monitoring progress, tracking milestones, and ensuring delivery aligns with approved time, cost, and quality expectations.
• Updating and maintaining essential project documentation, including GIS mapping, databases, and records to ensure compliance with project management standards.
• Conducting basic research, environmental assessments, and fieldwork to inform project briefs and support evidence‑based decision making.
• Working closely with the bushfire team and regional staff to implement project plans and achieve agreed outcomes.
• Communicating with stakeholders to provide updates on project status, asset data, and implementation issues.
• Delivering high‑quality administrative and secretariat support, including coordinating meetings, preparing papers, and assisting with project reporting.

Who we’re looking for

We’re seeking someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment and is motivated by meaningful, community‑focused work. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical capability, organisational strength, and a willingness to get involved both in the field and behind the scenes.

• Project support or coordination experience, ideally within environmental, emergency management, infrastructure, or government programs.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, track progress, and meet deadlines.
• Competence in data entry, record‑keeping, and document management, with high attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct basic research and analysis, including interpreting environmental or technical information.
• Comfort working in the field, including participating in environmental assessments and site visits.
• Clear and confident communication skills, enabling effective engagement with regional teams, stakeholders, and project partners.
• Strong teamwork mindset, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and support shared project goals.
• Proficiency with standard office software, including spreadsheets, databases, and project tracking tools.

Essential requirements

• Current NSW Driver’s License and willingness to travel.

For more information, please view the full Role Description here:  Project Support Officer Bushfire

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

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 11:55pm, Monday 16^th March 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Paula Gilchrist via paula.gilchrist@crownland.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.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn