Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
- Office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $84,659 to $92,701 + super
NRAR enforces the NSW water laws and offers guidance and education to help water users comply.
We strive to be an efficient and effective regulator that celebrates and reflects the diversity of the community we serve.
Working with NRAR provides a chance to make sure water is used lawfully so that all communities and the environment get a fair share.
Our National Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) team is currently seeking to appoint a Project Support Officer to contribute to enabling and encouraging people to actively comply with NSW natural resources laws, through providing a range of support and coordination activities for the delivery of key strategic projects intended to deter illegal activities and enable sustained voluntary compliance with water law, using direct and indirect education pathways.
Key accountabilities
Contribute to the design and delivery of innovative education projects to improve voluntary compliance, reducing the risks of unlawful activity by:
- Providing project administrative support and records management for the team, maintaining business systems, databases and calendars and supporting others in the use of the same
- Assisting with the preparation of timely and accurate internal/external reports and correspondence relevant to the education team’s activities
- Providing support to internal stakeholders in the design, management and delivery of education elements in NRARs regulatory priority programs and initiatives to maximise the effectiveness of compliance and enforcement activity and outcomes.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders in the collection and recording of appropriate community behavioural and performance data to allow analysis that can feed improvement in regulatory approach and implementation.
- Liaising with key stakeholders and provide administrative support to working groups, committees and consultations to facilitate exchange of information that supports project delivery.
Key challenges
- Delivering a range of project support services, given tight deadlines, limited resources and the need to manage competing priorities
- Identifying and implementing collaborative administrative solutions to help track, record and report on the teams activities
- Maintaining awareness of NRAR’s purpose and functions, understanding relevant procedures, legislation, regulations etc, to assist the provision of a high-quality project support to internal stakeholders.
Key knowledge and experience
- Experience in providing a range of clerical, administrative and general support services in a high volume environment
- Awareness of NRARs functions within water management legislation
- Knowledge of project management principles from concept design to delivery and evaluation
- Experienced and confident communicating with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
Essential requirements
- A current NSW Driver's Licence and a willingness to drive to remote locations which may include overnight stays and occasional weekend work.
For more information read the full Role Description: Project Support Officer Education NRAR
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 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.
Applications close Monday 27th April 2026 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Nathan Blakelock via nathan.blakelock@nrar.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 Amanda Tantzaris on 02 8275 1128 (please mention reference number 548723).
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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