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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Support important regulatory strategy, risk and performance work that helps protect NSW’s biodiversity and heritage.
• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Parramatta office location, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $94,423 to $105,016 + super

Our Biodiversity and Heritage Regulator team is seeking a Program Support Officer to provide high‑quality project, program and reporting support to the Strategy, Risk and Performance function. This role supports effective governance, risk management and performance reporting within a regulatory environment and offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes.

In this role, you will provide program and project support to ensure strategy, risk and performance initiatives are well organised, accurate and delivered to required standards. You will assist with data collection and reporting, maintain records, databases and registers, and prepare routine correspondence, reports and meeting papers. The role also involves coordinating meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and working closely with stakeholders across the Department to support transparent decision‑making and regulatory performance.

About You

You are an organised and detail‑oriented professional with experience providing project or program support in a government or regulatory environment. You are comfortable working across multiple priorities and deadlines, and you bring strong administrative capability to support projects, reporting and governance processes. You have sound written and verbal communication skills and can prepare accurate documentation that supports clear and timely decision‑making.

Collaborative and proactive, you enjoy working as part of a team and building positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders. You are confident using information systems, databases and MS Office tools to manage records, reporting and workflows. With a developing understanding of regulatory strategy, risk management and performance frameworks, you are keen to learn, contribute to continuous improvement and support the effective delivery of regulatory outcomes.

Key knowledge and experience

• Experience in providing project support in a government or regulatory environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in using information systems, databases and MS Office tools to manage documents, records and reporting.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Foundational knowledge of regulatory strategy, risk management and performance frameworks.

Essential requirements

• Satisfactory criminal records check

For more information read the full Role Description:  RD Program Support Officer SS&P.pdf

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 Sunday 10th May 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Scott King via Scott.King@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9995 5626.

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?

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• 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 Gabriella Schulzer on 9585 6521 (please mention reference number 548872).

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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